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.

York County moved to yellow under Maine’s COVID-19 health advisory system

York County joins several other Maine counties in the yellow category under the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Lewiston police investigate attempted child abduction

Police in Lewiston are investigating an attempted child abduction.

Governor issues curfew for Maine businesses as COVID-19 cases surge

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has announced a curfew for businesses in Maine as cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the state.

Portland High School students push back against increased in-person learning

Some students at Portland High School are asking the school district to hold off on plans to increase in-person learning at the end of the month.

Triple-A predicts significant pandemic-related drop in Thanksgiving travel

Triple-A expects a steep decline in Thanksgiving travel because of the pandemic.