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1st Circuit asked to stop hydropower corridor construction

BOSTON (AP) Opponents of a 145-mile electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid are asking a federal appeals court to delay construction.

Gov. Mills extends 9 p.m. curfew for non-essential businesses indefinitely

The curfew was originally set to expire on January 3.

Maine restaurant that flouted virus rules wants license back

(AP) A Maine restaurateur who flouted coronavirus restrictions and went on national TV to air his grievances has lost his appeal to reinstate his business license.

Maine road deaths didn’t drop with fewer motorists amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fewer motorists on the roads during the pandemic didn’t translate to fewer traffic deaths in 2020 in Maine, officials said.

150-year-old Bible spared from fire at Maine church

Firefighters responding to a fire at a church in Unity saved the building — and a 150-year-old Bible.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop

A coronavirus outbreak at a Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop is under investigation by the Maine CDC.

Maine sees dip in crime rate in 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Public Safety says the number of crimes reported in the state has decreased for an eighth consecutive year, even though violent crimes grew by 3.1 percent.

Renters face deadline for help as COVID-19 infections grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Renters have until Wednesday to apply for assistance from the Maine State Housing Authority.

Maine man arrested for manslaughter in fatal crash

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine man charged with manslaughter in a fatal crash that killed his passenger on July 7 is being detained at the Penobscot County Jail.