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Lawmakers consider reconvening, could be a few months off

Legislative leaders say they’re getting closer to reconvening state lawmakers following a pause during the coronavirus pandemic — but the special session still be a month or more away.

6,700 Mainers filed first-time jobless claims last week

Initial jobless claims in Maine fell last week to their lowest level since the coronavirus outbreak began in the state about three months ago.

Gov. Mills extends civil state of emergency for another 30 days

Maine Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday declared a 30-day extension of Maine’s Civil State of Emergency.

Drug agents seize $15,000 worth of fentanyl from Saco man

Drug agents seize $15,000 in fentanyl from Saco man

Maine State Museum to reopen after 3 months of closure

The Maine State Museum is scheduled to reopen to the public after three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Some testing swabs discarded after Trump visit, company says

A Maine company is acknowledging that it discarded specialized swabs for coronavirus testing that were produced while President Donald Trump visited its plant.

Maine Democratic US Senate hopeful Gideon misses debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The establishment-backed candidate in the Democratic Senate primary was a no-show at a televised debate, but she said…

Portland man accused of vandalizing property claims police are retaliating for social media posts

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) A Portland man says he believes police arrived at his home to serve him a summons in…

Portland art gallery owner turns boarded-up window into public mural

The owner of a fine art gallery in Portland is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Appeals court to hear Maine church against gathering rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal appeals court is expected to hear an appeal from an evangelical church that has challenged a ban on large gatherings by the governor of Maine.

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The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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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.