Maine towns and cities set to receive nearly $9 million in grant money amid coronavirus pandemic

Governor Janet Mills on Friday announced the distribution of nearly $9 million in federal grant money to 96 towns and cities in Maine that are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Bath Iron Works confirms fourth coronavirus case associated with shipyard

Bath Iron Works says a fourth employee has tested positive for coronavirus.

Caribou man charged with leading police on chase, striking state trooper

A Caribou man accused of leading police on a chase has been charged with striking a Maine State Trooper.

New Maine jobless claims dip slightly, thousands of suspected fraudulent claims cancelled

Mainers submitted about 5,600 new jobless claims last week. Meanwhile, labor officials have rejected thousands of claims suspected of being fraudulent.

Governor’s administration releases checklists for businesses allowed to open July 1st

Maine Governor Janet Mills’ administration on Wednesday released new guidelines for businesses to follow as the state as Phase 3 of it’s reopening plan begins.

Bangor City Council considers removing monument dedicated to Native abductor

Bangor City Council is set to discuss the removal of a small monument along the waterfront earlier next month, at the bequest of the Penobscot nation.

Maine Forest Service already seeing record wildfire count

BUXTON (WGME) — The Maine Forest Service is dealing with an unprecedented number of wildfires, and the wildfire season is just getting started.

Monmouth man killed in Litchfield crash

Police in Kennebec County say a Monmouth man was killed Tuesday night in Litchfield when he crashed into a tree.

Police on alert amid attempted abductions

CBS-13 reports that the Dover-Foxcroft Police Department is urging Mainers to be on alert after three abduction attempts in the area.

Bangor schools launch racism investigation

BANGOR (WGME) — The Bangor School Department will order an outside investigation into the high school’s handling of racism.