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Governor acknowledges frustration over pace of reopening

Gov. Janet Mills is acknowledging frustration over the pace of reopening Maine’s economy.

Maine consumer protection agency warns of uptick in scams

Financial regulators in Maine are warning the public about an increase in the number of scam phone calls residents have been receiving in recent weeks.

Auburn shooting suspect dies after fleeing the scene

Police say a woman in Auburn was shot and the suspect involved died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

USM engineering students design PPE using 3D printing

Students at the University of Southern Maine are helping to make personal protective equipment for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

South Portland urgent care center offering coronavirus antibody testing

An urgent care center in South Portland is offering coronavirus antibody testing.

Maine reports 39 coronavirus cases and one death on Thursday

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Thursday reported 39 new cases of coronavirus.

UMaine breaks ground virtually on new engineering center

The University of Maine plans to begin construction of its new $78 million engineering center in May.

LePage says Gov. Mills ‘ought to resign’ over virus response

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage isn’t cutting his successor any slack as she deals with a global pandemic that has killed more than 50 Mainers and tens of thousands across the country.

Maine-based company to make more coronavirus testing swabs

A Maine company that makes specialized swabs for coronavirus testing is teaming up with a construction company and a defense contractor to boost production.