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Two Hannaford workers test postive for coronavirus at different locations

A spokesperson for Hannaford said Sunday afternoon that 2 of their employees have been diagnosed with cornoavirus.

CDC reports 2 more die from coronavirus in Maine

The Maine CDC today reported the second and third deaths of individuals who tested positive for coronavirus.

Maine reaches more than 250 confirmed cases of coronavirus

Public health experts reported on Sunday that there were 253 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Maine.

Health officials report more than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 43 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Maine unemployment was low in February, but sure to balloon

State statistics suggest that Maine’s run of historically low unemployment came to an end in February and is sure to balloon this month.

Gov. Janet Mills announces Maine’s first coronavirus-related death

Maine’s CDC has reported the first death related to coronavirus.

Tractor-trailer hauling french fries overturns; driver suffers minor injuries

Police say a tractor-trailer hauling 80,000 pounds of french fries overturned on a turnpike on-ramp in Scarborough on Thursday.

Maine will extend tax deadline to July

The office of Governor Janet Mills says the deadline for Maine income tax payments has been extended from April 15th to July 15th as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic hits families and individuals across the country.

Maine steps up help for nursing facilities amid outbreak

The state of Maine plans to provide additional payments to support nursing facilities that are working on infection control and visitor screening amid the rise in coronavirus cases.

Mild winter reduces springtime flood risk in New England

Emergency management officials in New England can scratch spring flooding off their list of concerns, for the most part.

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