Maine state government
Maine: Emergency order ending; daily cases below 2 dozen
By Patrick Whittle Jun. 28, 2021 09:24 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's emergency order about the coronavirus pandemic is entering its final days.
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills...
EXPLAINER: How Maine is limiting evictions, providing relief
By David Sharp Jun. 25, 2021 11:40 AM EDT
The Latest: Maine nears 70% vaccination level for residents
By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2021 06:01 AM EDT
Maine to review safety policies after 4 recent child deaths
Jun. 24, 2021 10:49 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's human services department said Thursday it's evaluating child safety policies in the state in the wake of four deaths of young...
Overdose deaths set record in pandemic year in Maine
By David Sharp Jun. 23, 2021 04:55 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of people who died from drug overdoses during the pandemic year rose to an all-time high in Maine, surpassing 500 for the...
Maine's statewide single-use plastic bag ban starts July 1
Jun. 21, 2021 03:00 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's statewide ban on single-use plastic bags will begin on July 1.
The Maine Department of Environmental...
Hundreds sign up for Maine vaccine sweepstakes on 1st day
Jun. 17, 2021 10:22 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Hundreds of people have signed up for Maine's vaccination sweepstakes event in the day since it was announced.
Maine...
Maine to give someone $1 for each vaccinated person in state
Jun. 16, 2021 01:30 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is going to offer a cash prize of more than $875,000 to try to convince more people in the state to get vaccinated against the...
Applications available for $1,500 bonus for taking job
Jun. 15, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Mainers can begin filing for a $1,500 cash incentive for taking jobs during the summer effective Tuesday.
The...
Daily infections continue falling; Gov. offers cash for jobs
By David Sharp And Patrick Whittle Jun. 14, 2021 09:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 13 new COVID-19 infections on Monday — the lowest total since late September — as the...
Maine ending state of emergency after 15 months
By David Sharp Jun. 11, 2021 09:48 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that the state of civil emergency that she declared at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic...
Maine schools told to prepare for full-time, in-person fall
Jun. 09, 2021 02:30 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The administration of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine's school districts Wednesday that the state expects all schools to resume...
Age gap persists in Maine vaccinations, but under 40 gaining
Jun. 03, 2021 02:00 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A much higher percentage of older residents in Maine have had their coronavirus vaccines, but younger residents are starting to catch up...
Bangor is bringing back fireworks this Fourth of July
Jun. 02, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Bangor is bringing back its Fourth of July celebration with a road race, parade and fireworks.
Organizers say Gov....
Mask tension lingers as Maine lawmakers return to statehouse
By Patrick Whittle Jun. 02, 2021 04:00 AM EDT
Committee unanimously endorses Stanfill for chief justice
Jun. 01, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The governor’s nominee for chief justice won praise Tuesday for her thoughtful decision making, commitment to justice and practical...
Rural Maine counties lag state in COVID-19 immunizations
By Patrick Whittle Jun. 01, 2021 10:28 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine has one of the highest rates of coronavirus vaccination in the country, but some of the rural counties in the state lag behind the...
Massachusetts lifts mask rule; Maine reports 108 new cases
May. 29, 2021 12:18 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Coronavirus developments around New England:
MASSACHUSETTS
It’s back to nearly normal in Massachusetts.
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Legislature to keep mask requirement over GOP opposition
May. 28, 2021 10:18 AM EDT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Legislative leaders are keeping in place a mask requirement for the State House, despite Republican opposition.
The...
Maine businesses changing mask rules under new guidance
May. 25, 2021 10:12 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Businesses around Maine are spending the early part of the week adopting new mask rules in the wake of new guidance from the state.
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