Governor Janet Mills announces “Rural Reopening Plan”

Governor Janet Mills announcing changes to her plan to re-open the state.

Maine’s CDC reports 44 new coronavirus cases, one death

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 1,374 coronavirus cases on Friday, an increase of 44 cases compared to the day before, and one new death.

Maine State Police stop two out-of-state drivers going over 100 mph

Maine State Police say they stopped and arrested two out-of-state drivers who were going over 100 mph on the turnpike in separate incidents this week.

Police investigate fatal crash in Portland

Police say a Cumberland man was killed in a crash in Portland on Thursday morning.

Governor Mills announces “major breakthrough” as state partners with lab to more than triple coronavirus testing

Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a “major breakthrough” for the state’s coronavirus testing effort.

First-time unemployment claims in Maine rise as newly eligible workers receive benefits

The Maine Dept. of Labor reported Thursday that 16,100 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week, breaking the downward trend the state had seen in recent weeks.

Governor convenes committee to address economic impact of coronavirus pandemic

Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday announced the creation of the “Economic Recovery Committee.”

Lebanon woman faces drug charges for the third time in two months

Police arrested a Lebanon woman who began to overdose on meth and heroin while hiding inside of a closet.

Firefighters battle woods fire in New Gloucester

A road in New Gloucester was temporarily closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a large woods fire.

Credit union donates hand sanitizer to Maine Med nurses

Many local businesses and organizations are banding together to do what they can to help those impacted the most by the coronavirus pandemic.