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Maine Marijuana Shops Report Brisk Business Despite Pandemic
Maine is now home to 15 marijuana stores, 16 cultivation facilities and nine product manufacturing facilities that have active licenses.
Unemployment up in Maine, Pandemic Hits Seasonal Work
The labor department says a total of 4,300 people filed a new claim or reopened an unemployment claims.
Maine Medical Supply Firm Wins Inc.’s “Company Of The Year”
GUILFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine manufacturer of medical supplies that have proven critical during the coronavirus pandemic won the “Company of the Year” award from a business magazine. Inc. magazine bestowed the award on Puritan Medical Products of Guilford...
Online Tool Aims To Make Vaccine Rollout More Efficient
So far, more than 35,000 people in Maine had received at least the first dose of vaccine.
Man Charged with Setting Fires at Church Held on $25K Bail
He pleaded not guilty to six charges, including attempted arson.
Maine Plans Bicentennial with ‘200-Plus-One’ Campaign
The tentative schedule includes a Maine Statehood Day Ceremony during the summer in the state capital of Augusta.
Maine Hopes to Complete 1st Vaccine Phase by February
The initial phase involves vaccinating all the long-term care residents in the state as well as all the health care workers.
2-year-old In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Head
Waterville police responded to a 911 call late Saturday morning.
Maine Road Deaths Didn’t Drop with Fewer Motorists Amid Pandemic
The number of road fatalities was 165 on Wednesday as the year drew to a close.
Renters Face Deadline for Help as COVID-19 Infections Grow
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Renters have until Wednesday to apply for assistance from the Maine State Housing Authority.
The housing authority has paid out more than $11 million to cover rent for people affected by the pandemic.
As of Dec...