The virus has been detected in Maine mosquitoes for the first time since 2019 and the last known human case of EEE was in 2015.
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Lawmakers vote to continue investigation of financial operations at Maine Veterans’ Homes
Allegations of financial impropriety were first brought to light by a whistleblower in February, but few details about the claims have been made public.
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Mills urges voters to reject public utility takeover
The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.
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Prices at smaller utilities work their way into debate over Maine’s energy future
Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.
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Moscow court won’t hear an appeal by jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is a Bowdoin College graduate, is seeking release from jail on espionage charges.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Tens of thousands expected in Unity as Common Ground Country Fair prepares to launch
The three-day fair, a celebration of agricultural life and rural living in Maine, opens Friday and is expected to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Down East man sentenced to 32 years for killing girlfriend
A judge said it’s effectively a life sentence for 67-year-old Paul DeForest, who pleaded guilty last month to murdering Eva Cox.
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Breeze Airways expands service from Portland jetport to Florida
The low-cost carrier is adding service to Fort Myers, its third seasonal Florida destination, from the Portland jetport.
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New COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. When will they be available and who should get them?
Federal regulators approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine this week, and shots are expected to be available within days.
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Abandoned memories up for auction in Augusta
The state treasurer’s office says it’s holding over $309 million worth of unclaimed cash and items left behind in abandoned safe deposit boxes. For the first time in some 20 years, it will auction them off.