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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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As the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide for coronavirus vaccines, states and many districts are not keeping track of how many school employees have received the shots.
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Changes to mobile home and cemetery ordinances passed.
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One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the South Pacific in modern history triggered tsunami warnings across the ocean, but did little damage.
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Voters will consider designating the Rangeley and Oquossoc villages as a tax increment financing district to continue revitalization and improve growth.
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The nonprofit housing cooperative is proposing to build two, nine-unit apartment buildings on separate parcels in the Tree Streets neighborhood.
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Over 500 doses of the potent, synthetic opioid and $3,640 in proceeds were seized.
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A woman was in the second floor at the apartment building when the shooting happened in April of 2020.
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Teachers who signed up for the Moderna vaccine are getting inoculated.
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Lewiston housing officials are among those asking the Legislature to help tenants with rental assistance.
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The Senate’s 51-50 vote to start debating the package, with Vice President Kamala Harris pushing Democrats over the top, underscores how they are navigating the package through Congress with virtually no margin for error.
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An audit has found gaps in a program intended to provide the U.S. with an early detection system of a biological weapon attack.
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Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the force, was arrested Thursday morning on 2 counts of capital murder, after a man told investigators that he kidnapped and killed 2 people at the officer’s instruction
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The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
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Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he'd had a longstanding dispute.
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And even though traffic is now getting close to pre-coronavirus levels, the bad behavior on the roads is continuing, authorities say.
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The survey, part of a civil rights project, sent to Mt. Ararat Middle School students also violated school district policy, according to the superintendent.
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Bath Iron works had reported 311 positive cases as of Thursday, according to the company's website.
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The Machinists Union is providing the funds to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works.
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Vehicle lands in trees; injured driver trapped inside Thursday morning.
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The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
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In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the 2nd District Democrat questioned the adequacy of the environmental review and public input compared to similar-scaled projects in New England.
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Thousands of older Americans are spending hours online or enlisting their grandchildren's help to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine, an untold number are getting left behind because they are too overwhelmed, too frail or too poor to fend for themselves.
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'We've received complaints from consumers who purchased plans they thought provided comprehensive coverage, but that actually have very limited benefits,' says Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
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There was no disturbance Thursday connected to a threat tied to the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory that former President Trump would rise again to power on March 4.
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Last week's decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.
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When children can get COVID-19 vaccines will depend on their age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves before long
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The Biden administration is racing to absorb a growing number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border amid shortages of bed space and personnel.
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Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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House Resolution 1, which touches on virtually every aspect of the electoral process, was approved Wednesday night on a near party-line vote.
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A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received COVID-19 relief checks in December will also qualify for the next round of payments.
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The Belfast man called for help after getting stuck on an icy vertical face, unable to move up or down.
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Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
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Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
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The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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St. Mary's Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
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Slots at four sites in the city are prioritized.
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Feds, town officials trying to straighten out payment problem.
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Superintendent Jake Langlais said his budget focuses on the most vulnerable students.
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Councilors also approved a new tax-increment financing district for the property.
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First proposed in January, the policy requires face coverings in publicly accessible areas.
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The money is related to the project in Kibby and Skinner townships.
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The business will be closed temporarily for cleanup.
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Under Wednesday’s agreement, the Senate bill would halt stimulus checks completely for individuals making $80,000 or more and couples earning $160,000.
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