The uptick marks the first time since June 5 the state has seen a daily number that high.
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The Latest: Wisconsin has record number of daily new cases
Health officials say 2,817 people have tested positive for the virus.
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Maine CDC reports 25 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths
Health officials are warning of ‘community spread’ in York County and danger in neighboring Oxford County schools.
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On this date in Maine history: Sept. 26
Sept. 26, 1775: Col. Benedict Arnold, about to leave Fort Western on the Kennebec River for his ill-fated trek through the wilderness on the way to attack the British at Quebec, pauses to deal with a soldier convicted of murder. The incident occurs on the night of Sept. 23 when several of the men in […]
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Maine tops 1,000 fires for the year for first time since 2002
Most of the fires have been small and caused by debris burns.
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Information provided on ranked-choice voting, free TV viewing
DEAR SUN SPOTS: With ranked-choice voting, you’re supposed to pick your first, second, and third choice. What happens if you vote for your first choice three times? — Fred, no town ANSWER: Here is how to handle ranked-choice voting: Rank as many or as few candidates as you like. Every voter’s ballot initially counts only […]
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Geiger promotes Ronald Seguin
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Ronald Seguin to program manager. Seguin has been an assistant program manager in Corporate Programs since 2019. During the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, he temporarily assisted, where needed, in the accounts receivable department. In his new role as a program manager, he will be creating and maintaining […]
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Poland Spring named 2020 Poland Business of the Year
POLAND — The town Select Board and the Community Economic Development Committee have chosen Poland Spring Brand 100% Natural Spring Water as the 2020 Poland Business of Year. Poland Spring’s extensive history began 175 years ago when Hiram Ricker first discovered the original source in the woods of Maine. Dating back to 1845, Maine settlers […]
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Common Ground Fair moves online for first time
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Newspaper toy fund starts raising money early for a challenging holiday season
Organizers of the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund expect the need for help around the holidays will be significantly greater because of the pandemic.