Sanford ordinance requires use of masks in public places

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN) People in Sanford must now wear face coverings in public places where social distancing isn’t possible.

Silver Alert issued for Washington County man

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man in Washington County.

Football and indoor volleyball are a no-go for Maine’s fall school sports season

A plan released by the Maine Principal’s Association calls for the delay of tackle football and indoor volleyball at Maine schools until late winter or early spring.

UMaine system begins phase 3 of coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will enter phase 3 of it’s random asymptomatic coronavirus screening strategy.

Machiasport teen on motorized bicycle killed in head-on collision

MACHIASPORT, Maine (WGAN) Maine State Police say a 15-year-old from Machiasport was killed when his motorized bicycle collided with a car.

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.