Portland’s historic district has a quiet Fourth of July, with visitors largely following pandemic-era precautions.
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Portland business owner accused of aggravated assault
Michael Roylos, 63, also faces other charges stemming from allegations that he used ‘homophobic slurs’ and attacked a woman in the Shaw’s parking lot on Auburn Street.
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Maine CDC reports 2 deaths, 23 new cases of coronavirus
The state’s cases continue to rise as Gov. Janet Mills is expected to mandate mask enforcement by businesses.
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Rainy weather will break dry spell, forecasters say
As of June 21, there had been less than a half-inch of rain since mid-May, when the normal level of precipitation was about 4 1/4 inches.
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Police find Old Port businesses in compliance after complaints
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports 37 new cases and no deaths from coronavirus.
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More than 50 Maine lawmakers ask PUC to protect ratepayers from pandemic increases
Legislators want to make sure Central Maine Power can’t pass on all of its coronavirus-related expenses to customers.
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Maine sees 52 new COVID-19 cases, one death; outbreak at Falmouth nursing home
The state Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the spread at Sedgewood Commons, a long-term care facility for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Bath Iron Works’ largest union votes to strike
The impasse over subcontracting and seniority comes at a time when the shipyard is six months behind on production.
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Maine CDC reports 19 new cases of coronavirus, no deaths
The small rise in case numbers comes as the public health agency investigates a COVID-19 outbreak among ambulance staff in Houlton.
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Maine CDC reports 25 more cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
That brings Maine’s totals to 2,938 cases and 102 deaths since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.