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Maine labor department warns of impostor’s scam

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Labor has warned residents of an online fraud in which a scammer…

Standish woman found dead after crash into a Baldwin stream

Police found Desiree Lessard’s vehicle on its roof in a small stream that runs next to Marston Road after a woman walking her dog discovered Lessard shortly after 9 a.m. Friday.

Maine tribe seeks support for bill that would allow casino

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are supporting a bill in the state’s Legislature that would allow them to negotiate with the federal government to open a casino in Aroostook County.

New guidance allows for more “low-risk” sports in Maine

Governor Janet Mils’ administration announced changes to Maine’s guidance about community sports that allow for all levels of play for sports deemed low-risk.

Maine State Police issue Silver Alert for missing Farmington man

Maine State Police say a Silver Alert has been issued for a Farmington man.

Gov. Mills announces acceleration of Maine’s vaccination plan

Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will accelerate it’s vaccination efforts, to align with a new directive from President Biden to make all adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1st.

Drugs, loaded guns seized from Bangor man, police say

(WGAN) Bangor police say they arrested a man and seized a large supply of heroin, crack cocaine and other drugs.

All Maine counties remain green under school health advisory system

All of Maine’s counties remain green in the latest update to the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Maine sees slight dip in new unemployment claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) unemployment claims ticked down slightly in early March in Maine, though the coronavirus pandemic continued to have consequences for the state’s economy.

Friday marks one year since Maine recorded its first positive coronavirus test

PORTLAND, Maine – Friday marked the anniversary of the first recorded case of the coronavirus in Maine.

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