Governor Mills announces vaccine mandate for Maine healthcare workers

In light of coronavirus outbreaks at two Maine hospitals, and rising case numbers due to the Delta variant, Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the state.

Police identify victim of fatal house fire in Portland

Portland police said 73-year-old David Goodell died in the house fire on August 4th.

Back-to-work bonus programs attracts just 400 workers, report says

Maine’s back-to-work bonus program attracted just 400 workers in June and July.

Waterboro man charged in crash that killed two people outside restaurant

Police have arrested a man accused of crashing into and killing two people in Waterboro.

Thomas College announces changes to vaccination policy

A private college in Maine has made changes to it’s vaccination policy and will require students to be vaccinated when they return in the fall.

Maine adult-use marijuana sales continue to climb, break June record

Sales of adult-use recreational marijuana in Maine broke a record again in July.

Maine judge: Governor had no authority to lease land for transmission corridor

The construction of a hydropower electricity corridor in Maine could be jeopardized by a judge’s ruling that came down Tuesday.

Livermore Falls police investigate after knife is thrown through window

Police in Livermore Falls say they’re trying to find whoever’s responsible for throwing a knife through the window of a home.

Portland city council incumbents will not seek re-election

One-third of the city council seats in Portland will be up for grabs in November, with no incumbents seeking re-election.

Police investigate recycling bin fires in Portland

Police in Portland are looking into three fires that were set intentionally in recycling bins.