Gov. Mills announces acceleration of Maine’s vaccination plan

Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will accelerate it’s vaccination efforts, to align with a new directive from President Biden to make all adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1st.

Drugs, loaded guns seized from Bangor man, police say

(WGAN) Bangor police say they arrested a man and seized a large supply of heroin, crack cocaine and other drugs.

All Maine counties remain green under school health advisory system

All of Maine’s counties remain green in the latest update to the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Clinton man surrenders after high-speed chase and standoff with police

A man who led police on a chase and then caused a standoff has surrendered peacefully.

Maine health network opens up vaccine registration to all teachers and school staff

Northern Light Health is expanding vaccine registration to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages.

UMaine planning for return to “traditional, in-person college experience” in September

Students and faculty in the UMaine system may not have to social distance when they return to campus in September.

Police find no explosives after bomb threat at Farmington Walmart

Police say no explosives were found after the Walmart in Farmington was evacuated due to a bomb threat on Monday.

Police respond to hostage situation at Livermore Falls home

In an update on Monday afternoon, police said three hostages managed to escape, leaving only the intruder barricaded inside along with one remaining hostage.

Fire investigators asking for public’s help investigating fatal New Vineyard fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in New Vineyard on Thursday took the life of one person.

Portland sewage project will lead to highway ramp closures, city says

The city of Portland says work to connect utilities to a new sewage facility will lead to closures on I-295 for eight weeks.