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Maine casinos reopen amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s casinos are emerging from a COVID-19 closure.

Lewiston man arrested after police pursuit

Police say a Lewiston man who led officers on a chase is is facing several charges.

Inmate at York County Jail tests positive for COVID-19

An inmate at York County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.

Governor’s administration releases new COVID-19 prevention checklists for businesses

The administration of Governor Janet Mills released new Covid-19 prevention checklists for casinos and short-term rentals in the state.

Two Maine paper mills announce layoffs

The Sappi paper mill in Westbrook will be shutting off one of it’s paper machines and laying off 75 workers.

Game wardens rescue two hikers stranded on Black Mountain

Game wardens rescued two hikers who needed medical attention on Black Mountain just before thunderstorms rolled through the area on Tuesday.

Maine woman sentenced to 10 years behind bars for killing of 2-year-old girl

A Maine woman charged in the killing of a 2-year-old girl who changed her plea was sentenced to 20 years behind bars with all but 10 suspended.

Police investigate fatal crash in Scarborough

Scarborough Police say a driver was killed after they struck a tree on Tuesday morning.

Republicans seek to appeal to Trump support in rural Maine

Three Republicans who want to flip a highly competitive Congressional seat in Maine think the key to winning is to appeal to fans of President Donald Trump in rural parts of the state.

Maine Republicans, Democrats squabble over special session

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat, accused Republican leaders of a “politically motivated stunt” in demanding that the Maine Legislature return to session to address a narrow agenda, including revoking the governor’s emergency powers.

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The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.