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The Maine CDC added one COVID-19 death on Sunday and two on Saturday, bringing the total to 802 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would decriminalize prostitution. The legislation makes a distinction between those who sell sexual services and those who pay for them.

The U.S. Navy's top officer has paid a visit to shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.

The town of Castine has begun the process of renaming two islands in the Bagaduce River.

President Joe Biden is proposing the federal government spend $200 billion to provide universal pre-kindergarten. That proposal would no doubt benefit many, but there could be some hurdles for Maine to overcome.

When Castine residents go to Town Meeting on Saturday, they'll be asked whether the town should consider seeking a name change for two islands whose murky history is raising thorny questions about race and white privilege.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills this week rolled out her proposal to spend $1.3 billion in federal relief money, a plan that could bolster her reelection chances if it works and if she can convince the Legislature to go along with it.

A new global study involving researchers from the University of Maine finds that indigenous participation has been a key to maintaining biodiversity across the planet.

Maine’s attorney general is joining more than 20 other state AGs in attempting to halt bankruptcy proceedings pertaining to the proposed Sackler family opioid settlement.

The determination is made in part by how often a senator sponsors or co-sponsors bills along with members of the opposing party.