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Maine seeks to end coronavirus outbreaks at jails
Authorities in Maine are recommending that every county jail in the state set up a COVID-19 testing plan as the state continues to grapple with a large outbreak at a jail in Alfred.
Maine voters can now track their absentee ballots
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine is allowing voters to track their absentee ballots online.
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine House Speaker Sarah Gideon clash in Senate race debate
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon have clashed over the Supreme Court and the pandemic response during their second debate in the closely watched Senate race.
Oakland, Maine church gathering may have violated COVID-19 safety guidelines
OAKLAND, Maine (AP) The town manager of Oakland says a weekend gathering at a church has the “potential to be a superspreader” event.
Inspection reveals lack of coronavirus safety measures at Maine jails in wake of outbreak
Some of Maine’s jails didn’t require inmates and staff to wear masks in the aftermath of the early stages of a large outbreak at a jail in the southern part of the state, the Bangor Daily News reported.
COVID-19 cases in Maine counties spiking, worrying officials
Maine’s top health official says the number of new cases of the coronavirus is growing and he’s warning about a “geometric surge.” Another health official is worried about outbreaks “coalescing into one big fire.”
Body of missing Maine man found after multi-day search
DENMARK, Maine (AP) Searchers have found the body of a Portland man who was missing for several days near Pleasant Mountain.
More layoffs at Maine paper mill after blast
JAY, Maine (AP) The owner of the Androscoggin paper mill is cutting another 51 jobs, bringing the total to 110 workers laid off since an explosion in April.
Maine CDC among first to participate in dementia help act
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will be among the first public health organizations in the country to receive federal money to expand services for people with dementia under a new nationwide program.
