Former Maine Governor LePage denounces new virus guidance on masking, schools

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage calls new guidance from the CDC on masking “politically-driven decision making.”

Police investigate report of shots fired in Portland, raise concerns over similar incidents

Portland police say they’re responding to an alarming number of reports of shots fired.

Calais man killed after collision with tractor-trailer in Washington County

A Calais man was killed early Wednesday in a head-on collision.

Officials anticipate impact on travel as thousands of Canadian border workers prepare to strike

A union representing thousands of Canadian border agents is set to go on strike.

Maine health officials launch effort to boost vaccinations at schools

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services is working alongside the state’s department of education to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in schools.

Maine to follow new CDC masking guidance for vaccinated people

Maine will follow U.S. CDC guidance that came down Tuesday, recommending that everyone wear masks in public indoor settings, vaccinated or not, in areas where spread of coronavirus is considered substantial.

Authorities continue search for Maine man who went missing in June

The search for a man from Lagrange continues, more than 40 days after he went missing.

Maine reports 65 COVID-19 cases, 1 death

New COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Maine, where 65 additional infections were reported by public health officials Wednesday. The Maine CDC also announced one additional death.

Maine to review new mask guidance from U.S. CDC as state officials urge residents to get vaccinated

Maine Governor Janet Mills has directed state agencies to review new guidance from the U.S. CDC on masking.

Police say driver failed to yield to dump truck in Wilton crash

Police say a crash involving a dump truck that left six people injured was the result of a driver failing to yield to the truck.