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Ellsworth Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Relative
An Ellsworth man faces felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a female relative.
Mills Moves Up First Day Maine Hotels Can Host Tourists
The Mills administration announced Friday it has moved up the first day that lodging establishments in Maine can begin serving out-of-state visitors who meet either the 14-day quarantine requirement or the state’s new testing alternative.
Lodging establishments may now begin serving these individuals on Friday, June 26 rather than Wednesday, July 1...
Gov. Mills Extends Civil Emergency Through July 10
Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday extended the state of civil emergency for 30 days through July 10, 2020.
It is Mills' third extension of the declaration, which gives the governor the ability to more quickly deploy state and federal resources to respond to COVID-19...
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls Plan To Reopen Most Stores By June 30
Officials with T.J. Maxx and Marshalls announced Thursday they plan to reopen most of their stores by June 30.
Remains Found in Jonesport Identified as Those of Missing Man
Police on Friday said the body found Thursday in Jonesport is that of a man missing for nearly 11 months.
Worker at Birch Bay Retirement Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials at the facility.
Maine Secures Internet, Tablets, Laptops for 22,000 Students in Need
The Maine Department of Education announced Friday it has secured internet access and devices for all Maine students in need.
Man Shot, Killed By Police Was Suspect in Surry Burglary
A man was shot and killed in an armed confrontation with police Tuesday morning in Old Town.
Maine Officials Close Some State Parks, Cite ‘Overcrowding’ Amid COVID-19 Threat
State officials announced that effective Friday, March 27, state parks including Reid State Park and Popham Beach State Park, would be closed to the public.
Police Identify Victim in Blue Hill Shooting Death
Police on Monday identified the victim of Sunday night's shooting in Blue Hill.