Maine’s largest airport adds flights to Nashville, New York City

The Portland International Jetport is adding two new summer flight destinations.

Maine health officials detect first Omicron cases in the state

Maine’s CDC said Friday evening the state had detected its first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Driver and passenger injured in single-vehicle crash in Madison

Two people were injured in a crash in Madison on Friday morning.

Bus driver shortage forces Auburn school district to cancel routes last minute

School bus routes are being canceled in Auburn as the district struggles to recruit drivers.

Gov. Mills nominates utility expert to serve as Maine Public Advocate

Governor Janet Mills has nominated an attorney and member of the state’s energy office to serve as Public Advocate.

Maine sees 1,504 new coronavirus cases as hospitalizations climb to record high

The Maine Center for Disease and Prevention reported another 1,504 cases of coronavirus and two additional deaths on Wednesday, as the state sets another record for virus hospitalizations.

Waterville woman accused of setting fires at Colby College campus

A Waterville woman is charged with arson in connection with a series of fires at a construction site on the Colby College campus.

Portland updates vaccination policy for events at indoor facilities

The City of Portland says everyone ages five and older will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test at some indoor events starting next year.

Maine National Guard Members deployed to 10 healthcare facilities as COVID hospitalizations surge

The office of Governor Janet Mills says members of Maine’s National Guard will deploy to 10 healthcare facilities to help alleviate strain on hospitals amid a rise in COVID hospitalizations.

Two people hospitalized with serious injuries after head-on crash in Gorham

A crash in Gorham on Monday left two people seriously injured.