It’s investigating allegations that a group of residents cut down a tree to block access to a road as a way to enforce a quarantine of out-of-staters during the coronavirus outbreak.
Carol Coultas
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Armed Vinalhaven residents reportedly blocked driveway with felled tree to force quarantine
The incident occurred Friday, and the individuals who cut down the tree were gone when authorities arrived, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office says.
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North Haven rescinds order to prevent nonresidents from coming to the island
Instead of banning visits to the island, town officials are requesting that visits be restricted to those with ‘essential purposes’ only.
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Maine Revenue Services restricts access to its offices
The agency responsible for Maine taxes is limiting public access at its offices.
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Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January
January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Forum presents tips for businesses to relieve traffic woes
MaineHealth, Wex and MEMIC are helping their employees avoid driving to work every morning. But resources exist for all Portland area businesses.
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Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence
“A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own,” writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law’s apple cake proved the point.
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Maine low jobless rate continues historic run
December’s preliminary unemployment rate of 2.9% marks the 48th consecutive month of rates below 4%.
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Fast-growing Wex to acquire two companies in $1.7 billion deal
The acquisition would enhance Wex’s payment processing position in the global travel industry.
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As China anxiety rises in U.S., fears of new red scare emerge
A new report addresses how to confront China’s global ambitions and avarice for U.S. technology without inciting a backlash against 5 million U.S. citizens of Chinese ancestry.