The daily public health report comes as Maine expands its testing regime – along with public battles about how and on what schedule to reopen.
Rob Wolfe
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Conservationists propose lobstering restrictions to protect right whale
In a legal brief, the Conservation Law Foundation and other environmental groups call for the banning of vertical rope in lobstering off Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
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Maine CDC reports 45 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death as testing ramps up
The rise in numbers of confirmed cases is connected to the recent expansion of Maine’s testing program.
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Maine CDC reports 28 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
The small rise in cases comes as Maine accelerates its schedule for reopening in several rural counties.
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Labor union demands support for Portland meatpackers
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union says meat processing workers, including those at the Tyson Foods plant in Portland, are being sent back to work without adequate protections against the coronavirus.
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Maine CDC reports 34 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The public health agency’s latest statistics bring the statewide totals to 64 deaths and 1,408 cases as Maine works toward reopening its economy.
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Portland pastor killed in Westbrook motorcycle crash
Bill Chadwick, 64, pastor of Stroudwater Christian Church, died in a collision Saturday morning, police say.
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Republican leaders demand removal of Mills’ emergency powers
The party’s top elected officials in the Maine Legislature want to take away the governor’s emergency powers over her handling of the coronavirus.
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Missing Searsmont woman located in Lewiston
Jacqueline Reed, who had last been seen Tuesday night in Auburn, is safe, Maine State Police say.
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Maine CDC reports 29 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The additional death and small rise in cases come as Mainers debate how best – and especially how fast – to reopen the state.