Judge rules that Portland hazard pay provision will take effect in January of 2022

Portland’s voter-approved hazard pay provision won’t take effect until next January.

Maine sheriff’s office reports “alarming” increase in overdose deaths

Police in Cumberland County say they’re aware of six fatal drug overdoses that happened in less than two months.

Franklin County moved to yellow, Cumberland goes green in update to state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system

Schools in Franklin County have been moved to the yellow category and Cumberland has been changed to green under the state’s COVID-19 health advisory system.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down or flat in most of Maine while Lewiston sets record highs

Coronavirus hospitalizations are flat or falling in Maine, with the exception of Lewiston’s hospitals.

Augusta police search for missing man

Police in Augusta are asking for help locating a man who was reported missing Tuesday.

Evening curfew for Maine businesses to end in February amid improving COVID-19 numbers

Governor Janet Mills says the state will put an end to the 9:00 p.m. curfew imposed on businesses, pointing to “improving public health metrics” amid the pandemic.

Maine eyes smoother vaccine plan with Biden administration

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The director of Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention says he sees an opportunity for a smoother rollout of coronavirus vaccines under the new presidential administration.

Governor’s administration looks to use federal funds to cover shortfall from tax-exempt PPP loans

Maine Governor Janet Mills says her administration is looking into whether there are any existing federal funds to help cover costs associated with the Paycheck Protection Program.

Cross Insurance Center set to become latest COVID-19 vaccination site for Mainers 70 and older

The Cross Insurance Center in Bangor will soon be a community vaccination site for older Mainers.

3 deaths, 259 new coronavirus cases reported in Maine

Public health officials in Maine reported three new deaths among Mainers with COVID-19 on Monday.