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Maine company contracted to produce millions of testing swabs

A Maine medical supplies manufacturer has been awarded more than $11 million from the federal government to produce millions of additional testing swabs.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing vessel crew from Maine

The search for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts was suspended Tuesday evening, according to the Coast Guard

Maine to demolish ‘hazardous’ Portland train trestle

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to demolish the southern half of the former Grand Trunk Railroad train trestle at the request of the Board of Maine Harbor Commissioners.

Biden nominates former Obama adviser over Angus King to lead national intelligence

Maine Senator Angus King will remain in the U.S. Senate after all.

Maine to alter contact tracing plans as coronavirus surges

Maine’s top public health officials say the surge of coronavirus cases in the state has necessitated changes to contact tracing protocols.

Maine certifies Biden’s victory in the state’s election

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.

Maine wants wreath hangers to spread joy, not pests

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine forestry officials are asking residents to take precautions this holiday season to prevent the spread of pests when shipping items such as trees and wreaths.

Search on for 4-member crew of sunken Atlantic fishing boat

BOSTON (AP) The Coast Guard is searching for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts.

UMaine testing students to avoid sending virus home

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The University of Maine System is in the midst of an effort it called “safe departure testing” to avoid sending students home for Thanksgiving with the coronavirus.

LL Bean teams up with NWF to promote outdoor activities during pandemic

The program, called “The Green Hour,” includes seasonal activities aimed at getting kids to spend more time outdoors.

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