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Maine’s largest school district to keep mask requirement

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest school district is planning to require universal masking for all students in the coming year.

Thousands visit the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle on her last day in Maine

Known as America’s tall ship, the Eagle is the only active-duty tall ship in the  U.S. military.

Community celebrating Buxton with a parade

The 2021 Buxton Community Parade is back and better than ever

Human remains found after Lisbon fire

Mobile home fire on Saturday in Lisbon

Maine’s school bus driver shortage worsens with pandemic

The pandemic has made Maine’s shortage of school bus drivers even worse.

Mainers to vote on hydropower corridor, right to food

A couple of high-profile ballot questions will appear before Maine voters this November.

Police seize meth from vehicle of woman accused of stealing from Lincoln store

Police in Lincoln say drugs were found in the vehicle of a woman accused of stealing from a Marden’s.

Maine authorities warn of scam about expiring trademarks

Authorities in Maine say businesses, nonprofit groups and government organizations should be wary of a scam about expiring trademarks.

Maine reports 145 new coronavirus infections

(AP) The Maine CDC reported 145 additional coronavirus cases and no new deaths Friday.

Maine CDC investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ disease

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control is trying to determine if four cases of Legionnaires’ disease are connected in the Bangor area, officials said Thursday.

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