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Mainers 60 and older now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to people who are 60 and older on Wednesday.

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be Interior secretary.

Maine considers ban on aerial herbicide spraying in forestry

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to ban aerial spraying of some herbicides in forestry.

49 people charged in connection to alleged NY drug ring

Forty-nine people have been charged in connection to a sophisticated drug trafficking network allegedly run by the New York-based Bully Gang.

Portland businesses can continue renewing outdoor dining and retail permits into 2022

The City of Portland has outlined it’s plan for the use of outdoor retail and restaurant space for the foreseeable future.

Hannaford locations across Maine will begin offering J&J vaccine

Hannaford says it’ll begin administering COVID-19 vaccines later this week.

Maine to align medical marijuana rules with state laws

Maine’s marijuana regulators are looking to align the state’s medical marijuana program with state laws.

More rental assistance coming to Maine’s tenants

A new emergency rental assistance program designed to help Maine tenants has started accepting applications.

High winds knock out power to tens of thousands of CMP customers

Powerful wind gusts have brought down trees and power lines, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

Maine man indicted for 10 charges stemming from Capitol riot

A Maine man has been indicted on 10 charges stemming from the U.S. Capitol riot.

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