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New coronavirus vaccine clinic to offer shots at Maine Mall
Northern Light Home Care and Hospice says it will be using space in the Maine Mall to set up another COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Berwick Fire Department holds memorial service to remember fallen firefighter
A virtual gathering took place Monday on the two-year anniversary of a Berwick fire captain’s death.
Portland Jetport named best in North America for customer experience
An international airport survey program has named the Portland International Jetport the best airport in North America for customer experience once again.
Veteran prosecutor tapped as acting U.S. attorney for Maine
Maine’s new acting top federal prosecutor is a veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the state.
Maine home sales and prices continue surge in early 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Home sales have remained brisk in Maine in early 2021, and prices are continuing to climb.
Mass vaccination site to open in Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) More and more mass vaccination sites are opening around Maine as the state’s vaccine supply continues to increase. Maine’s largest city is set to open a high-volume clinic at the Portland Expo on Tuesday.
Maine senator pushes for assistance for local restaurants
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator is taking another shot at promoting a $120 billion revitalization fund to help restaurants that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Maine funeral home worker charged with taking ring from deceased
ALFRED, Maine (AP) A funeral home worker in Maine has been charged with stealing a wedding ring from the body of a 102-year-old woman after she died in a nursing home.
New work-release prison replacing shuttered Downeast Correctional Center
The new prison will house around 50 low-risk male inmates, who will be eligible to leave to work at jobs each day and then return in the evening.
Rep. Jared Golden (D) bucks party, opposes $1.9 trillion CARES Act
Congressman Jared Golden from Maine was 1 of only 2 democratic votes against the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill just passed by the House.