Maine gov: Initial shipment of vaccines could be too small

With Gov. Janet Mills in quarantine Wednesday, Maine lawmakers were sworn into office by the state’s chief justice to open a historic session at the Augusta Civic Center that featured the state’s first openly gay House speaker, the first woman to serve as secretary of state, and the first Black woman in a party leadership position.

Police investigate robbery of marijuana delivery driver in Portland

Police in Portland say a medical marijuana delivery driver was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday night.

Truck driver charged with OUI after crash in New Gloucester

The driver of a tractor-trailer truck was arrested after his rig crashed in New Gloucester early Wednesday morning.

Maine grants $30M to aid health care providers amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has launched a grant program designed to help health care organizations continue serving patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Powerful winds knock out power to more than 100,000 Maine homes, businesses

A powerful storm with gusts topping 60 mph swept through Maine Monday night and into Tuesday morning, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.

Governor’s administration to launch program to help tourism, hospitality, and retail businesses

The governor’s administration is launching a $40 million economic recovery grant program targeting Maine’s tourism, hospitality and small retail businesses.

Positive COVID-19 shutters Rising Tide Brewing for the weekend

A staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 at Rising Tide Brewing which prompted the tasting room to close for…

South Portland High School to hold all classes remotely after Thanksgiving

South Portland High School is switching to an all-remote learning program due to an outbreak of COVID-19.

UMaine safe departure tests uncover 40 asymptomatic coronavirus cases

The University of Maine System says dozens of students won’t be going home for Thanksgiving because they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.

Biden nominates former Obama adviser over Angus King to lead national intelligence

Maine Senator Angus King will remain in the U.S. Senate after all.