Pharmacies are seeing record-high demand for specialized rash sprays while consumers have also reported empty shelves at some local stores.
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Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead
The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
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Maine Senate passes bill to reform political action committee finance laws
The bill would change laws governing how political action committees make payments to legislators who are connected to the PAC in a leadership role or as a primary fundraiser.
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Juneteenth is declared an official state holiday in Maine
Maine joins a growing list of states to make June 19 an official holiday, although the closure of Maine state offices won’t start until next year.
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Police identify Oakland man killed during crash in Augusta Saturday
Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, died when his 2008 Yamaha was involved in a crash with an SUV in Augusta, police say.
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Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books
City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.
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Augusta Public School Board pursues ‘pool testing’ for reducing pandemic requirements
The Department of Education protocol calls for 30% of a building’s people to be tested for COVID-19 on a regular basis as a way to ease physical distancing requirements.
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Legislative committee supports nominee to be Maine’s chief justice
The full Maine Senate is expected to confirm Valeria Stanfill in the coming days.
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Central Maine companies seek workers through drive-thru job fairs
The drive-thru option gives organizations struggling to fill vacancies during the COVID-19 pandemic a different way to recruit people, who can apply from the safe distance of their vehicles.
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Augusta plans for sidewalk on Cony Road section where three pedestrians lost their lives
Officials say the city is working to make pedestrian safety improvements, but some worry funding is not adequate.