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Hikers Told to Forgo Entire Appalachian Trail due to Virus
The Appalachian Trail runs through 14 states from Georgia to Maine and covers 2,193 miles.
Traffic Signals around Maine to be Upgraded with New Tech
The Maine Department of Transportation is set to receive about $3.5 million to replace 43 traffic signal controllers.
Affidavit: Girl Reported ‘voices’ Telling Her To Kill Family
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A father who was stabbed by his 11-year-old daughter told police she’d told him she heard “voices” urging her to kill her family.
An affidavit indicates the girl blindfolded her father and told him she had a surprise for him before stabbing him on Jan...
Flu Cases Plummet this Season Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a similar trend naturally with “unusually low” flu activity.
4,400 Virus Vaccine Doses Exceeded Temperature in Maine
Shah says Operation Warp Speed and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating how and why the error happened.
Searchable Maine Fishing Laws to Make Compliance Easier
The state website also includes a map-based online tool called FLOAT, which stands for Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool.
12 Year Old Charged with Stabbing Father, Attempted Murder
Authorities have not identified the girl. Police say she has been taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Maine Law Enforcement Steps Up Security Around Statehouse
The Maine Department of Public Safety said in a statement Monday that it’s taking the FBI warning “extremely seriously.”
Maine Requiring Driver Licenses to be Renewed Again
Driver licenses vision screenings that were waived last year are also back in effect.
Maine Likely Set Record for Drug Deaths in 2020
The state’s high mark for overdose deaths of 417 was set in 2017.