Nine of the 23 sentenced inmates at the Androscoggin County Jail were scheduled to be taken to a state prison Thursday, said Sheriff Eric Samson. The block is due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Bangor business pulls out of hosting Trump campaign event after state issues warning
The Trump campaign then said the event would be moved to Orrington Calvary Chapel, which has sued Gov. Mills over her COVID-19 restrictions.
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With COVID-19 cases rising to record levels, Maine announces free rapid testing program
The drive-through tests will be available at 65 Walgreens pharmacies across Maine sometime in November, the state says.
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As COVID hits new heights, Mills pleads for Mainers to follow public health rules
Even at gatherings in homes, people should wear masks and socially distance when non-family members arrive, state officials say.
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Maine official was alerted to potential COVID-19 exposure after Pence visit
Andre Cushing, a Penobscot County commissioner and former state senator, said he was contacted on the day after last week’s event and took a test that showed he was negative.
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Lewiston and Auburn seeing more drug overdoses during pandemic
Numbers of overdoses in the Twin Cities mirror increases seen statewide and nationally.
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York County gets ‘green’ COVID tag for schools to resume sports, other activities
The Department of Education changes the advisory level for schools after outbreaks in York County ease.
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Maine reports 47 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Maine has become one of the first states to launch a centralized public database of cases in public and private schools.
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Coronavirus task force coordinator Birx urges vigilance in visit to SMCC
The White House official met with staff members and students at Southern Maine Community College in a closed-door roundtable during a stop Tuesday.
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Maine reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, none from exposure to ice hockey referee
Maine health officials said there is still potential for positive tests among the 400 people who were on the ice at 8 recreational hockey games Oct. 3 and 4.