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Governor Mills signs executive order as restrictions are gradually lifted

Governor Janet Mills on Friday signed an executive order which outlines steps the state will take as restrictions are eased.

7 employees at the Maine Emergency Operations Center test negative for Covid-19 after showing symptoms

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says all 7 employees at the state’s Emergency Operations Center who were showing symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative.

Crash kills teenager, injures two others, after driver flees from police in Turner

Police are investigating a crash in Turner that left a teenager dead and two others injured on Friday morning.

Remote Maine town decides to remove its only public payphone

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A remote Maine town is hanging up its public payphone after residents and officials noted its lack of use.

Maine tribes get boost for pandemic care

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An agency that provides health care and other services to American Indian tribal groups in Maine is getting $300,000 from the federal government for pandemic response.

Biden to help Maine Democrats rally at online event

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden will rally Maine Democrats at an online event this weekend.

Maine’s BMV set to reopen Monday by appointment only

Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be reopening to the public, but you’ll have to make an appointment first.

Police in York County recover stolen graduation signs, say thefts were a senior prank

High school graduation signs that were stolen from Massabesic High School and homes in the area have been recovered.

Maine businesses file suit over denied federal relief loans

Three Maine companies are suing the Small Business Administration for denying them federal Paycheck Protection Program loans because they are in bankruptcy.

Maine announces record-high jobless claims after reports of widespread unemployment fraud

The Maine Department of Labor is calling a sharp rise in new claims for unemployment benefit “suspicious.”

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A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.