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Over 100 COVID-19 cases traced back to Millinocket area wedding

A wedding and reception in the Millinocket area that took place on August 7th has resulted in 123 coronavirus cases.

Governor’s administration updates COVID-19 risk advisory for Maine schools

The administration of Governor Janet Mills on Friday updated their color-coded coronavirus risk advisory system for Maine’s schools.

Maine governor signs executive order for November election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills is allowing external drop boxes for absentee ballots and will let clerks begin processing ballots earlier to deal with the anticipated heavy volume, her office said Thursday.

Fall sports OK’d by MPA, but that’s not the final word

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine Principals’ Association committee has given its approval for fall sports for high schools, but that’s not the final word.

Committee gives green light for fall sports at Maine schools

The fall sports season at Maine’s schools got the green light in a key vote this week.

Police search for wanted Saco man

Police in York County are asking for the public’s help tracking down a wanted man.

Westbrook lab to hire 1,200 people after FDA approves new $5 coronavirus test

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) Abbott Diagnostics announced Thursday it’ll be hiring 1,200 people at its Westbrook lab following federal approval of a $5 diagnostic test for the coronavirus.

Report of a plane crash on lake in Falmouth was a false alarm, police say

Police say a report of a plane crash on a lake in Falmouth Wednesday was a false alarm.

University of Maine System reports 7th coronavirus case among students

The school says they’re asymptomatic and are in isolation.

85 coronavirus cases tied to Millinocket wedding reception, public health officials say

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) The Maine CDC said Wednesday it has now identified 85 cases of COVID-19 that are linked to a wedding reception in Millinocket.

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