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Maine looking for artist to spend 2 weeks in forest solitude

The state of Maine is looking for an artist to spend two weeks in solitude in one of the most remote parts of the state.

Party like it’s 1820: Maine reschedules bicentennial events

The Maine Bicentennial Commission has rescheduled a party in Augusta that was supposed to mark the kickoff of events.

Wind, rain to lash New England as Maine recovers from storm

A storm packing gusts upward of 60 mph is moving into New England, promising to spread more misery in locked-down states.

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Windham car crash

Police in Maine say a 55-year-old man died in a single-car crash in Windham.

Maine coronavirus cases rise to 633, CDC officials say

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 17 new cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the state to 633.

Explosion survivor returns to a hero’s welcome in Maine

JAY, Maine (AP) A maintenance worker who evacuated a building minutes before a deadly explosion has returned home to Maine to a hero’s welcome after more than six months of hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Public health officials in Maine announce 30 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Saturday announced 30 new confirmed coronavirus cases and two additional deaths related to COVID-19.

Maine’s primary election moved to July due to coronavirus concerns

Maine Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order Friday that moves the state’s primary election to July 14th.

Virus concerns delay legal pot, can clam festival in Maine

Maine officials decided Friday to delay the rollout of legalized marijuana in the state due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Cable providers must now pro-rate when Mainers disconnect

A new law in Maine requires that cable providers must pro-rate charges when a customer disconnects service.

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