Continued jobless claims down slightly last week, Maine Labor Dept. says

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Maine Dept. of Labor says roughly 66,000 Mainers filed for continued state and federal jobless claims last week.

Proposal to address Maine state budget shortfall would utilize federal funding, liquor sales

A proposal has been submitted to Governor Janet Mills to balance the state’s budget and address a projected $528 million budget shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Protester accused of threatening motorcyclist in Portland arrested

Portland police say a protester accused of threatening a man on a motorcycle with a gun was arrested on Monday.

Woman struck and killed by train in Portland

Portland police say a woman was killed by an Amtrak train while trying to the cross the railroad tracks early Tuesday morning.

Ranked choice voting clears hurdle in Maine’s highest court

Maine’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Secretary of State’s Office can begin printing ranked choice ballots for the presidential election, but a final ruling as to whether the voting system will be used is still pending.

York County school distract delays start of school by one week

Following an individual associated with its transportation department testing positive for COVID-19, a York County school distract is delaying the…

No coin shortage, instead disruption in supply chain

Many local businesses are displaying signs asking for exact change or to use credit cards due to the national coin…

Eight-hour standoff in Presque Isle, man facing charges

Following a nearly eight hour standoff in Presque Isle, a man is facing numerous charges. Corey Alexander is being charged…

Nearly 120,000 requests for Maine absentee ballots already

Just under 120,000 Mainers have requested absentee ballots for the upcoming November elections. The secretary of state’s office said Democrats…

Fatal crash in Palmyra under investigation

A single vehicle crash left one man dead and six others injured in Palmyra early Saturday morning. Maine State Troopers…