Maine tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths as virus hospitalizations reach record high

There were another 18 deaths among people with coronavirus according to Tuesday’s update from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Police in Maine identify human remains found over a decade ago

Police have identified remains that were found in Penobscot County nearly 11 years ago.

Portland city councilor steps down to take job in the Biden administration

A Portland city councilor who previously ran for mayor is stepping down as he moves on to a new job in the U.S. Department of Energy.

New law will require Maine schools to undergo testing for lead in water

A law passed by Maine legislators in 2019 will require all schools to test water fixtures for lead starting next month. 

Maine towns vote on development of retail marijuana stores

Maine towns are proposing ordinances to decide whether to ban or allow recreational marijuana stores because most of the state’s towns still do not permit retail weed sales.

Police charge man accused of damaging Portland storefronts

Police say a man responsible for vandalizing storefronts in Portland was taken into custody.

Opioid addiction treatment services get $2.5 million boost in Northern Maine

Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation have announced a $2.5 million grant to help fight the opioid epidemic in Aroostook County.

Sabattus police search for driver in deadly hit-and-run accident

(WGME) Police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that took the life of a pedestrian in Sabattus.

Poland Spring Water Bottling Plants announced layoffs

POLAND (WGME) Beverage company BlueTriton Brands, which has Poland Spring brand water bottling plants in Poland and Hollis, has announced…

Multiple investigations underway into violent incidents at Long Creek

PORTLAND (WGME) — Multiple investigations are underway, and two senior officials have resigned, after a series of violent clashes between…