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Massachusetts man killed in altercation in Auburn, Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A Massachusetts man died from injuries sustained in an altercation in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, police said Thursday.

29 new cases, no new coronavirus-related deaths reported by Maine health officials

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 29 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.

Hospital wants out of bankruptcy long enough to get PPP loan

A Maine hospital wants to exit bankruptcy temporarily, for long enough to qualify for a forgivable loan under a federal relief program.

Massachusetts manhunt ends in Maine

A Massachusetts man who is on the state’s Most Wanted list for charges of murder and armed robbery was taken into custody in Maine on Tuesday.

Portland experiencing record-breaking heatwave

It’s so hot even the low temperatures are breaking records.

Health officials announce 2 new coronavirus-related deaths in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control announced Tuesday that two more people in Maine have died with COVID-19.

Lewiston Hospital imposes restrictions after outbreak

One of Maine’s largest hospitals is reinstating strict visitor restrictions after nine staff members and a patient tested positive for the coronavirus.

Maine’s hardest hit counties to get testing help

A medical center that serves two of the hardest-hit counties in Maine is slated to receive a boost from the federal government to offer more coronavirus testing.

Woman killed in shark attack off Bailey Island identified

A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine on Monday, a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.

Portland to take action to help homeless population during coronavirus pandemic

The Portland City Council looking to take action to help the city’s homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic.

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