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Mills administration prepares to send more than 1 million COVID-19 tests to Maine schools

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services is providing rapid COVID-19 tests to schools in the state.

Maine Senate votes to close loophole on out-of-state garbage

The Maine Senate voted unanimously Thursday to ban out-of-state garbage from being dumped in a state-owned landfill.

Maine takes step toward phase out of long-lasting chemicals

Lawmakers in Maine have made a move toward banning pesticides that contain long-lasting chemicals.

Former Maine lobster pound owner struck and killed by van in Florida

A Boothbay Harbor man is dead after getting hit by a van in Florida over the weekend.

Police respond to deadly crash in Portland

Police say a 71-year-old woman is dead after a crash in Portland on Wednesday.

Maine Med patients will no longer receive in-network coverage under Anthem in 2023

Maine’s largest hospital says its patients who are covered under Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will no longer receive in-network coverage.

Death of passenger leads to additional charges for Maine man following crash at NH library

A Maine man who crashed his truck into a library in New Hampshire is facing more charges after his passenger succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

Jury sides with newspaper in police officer defamation case

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) A Maine jury has sided with a media company in a lawsuit over newspaper stories about sex abuse allegations involving a former police captain.

No injuries after truck crashes into building in Gray

Police say a man who was behind the wheel of a truck lost control of the vehicle after choking on a piece of food and crashed into a building in Gray.

More than 400 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine over 3-day period

Maine health officials on Tuesday reported another 451 cases of coronavirus over the prior 3-day period.

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