Governor Mills announces “major breakthrough” as state partners with lab to more than triple coronavirus testing

Governor Janet Mills on Thursday announced a “major breakthrough” for the state’s coronavirus testing effort.

First-time unemployment claims in Maine rise as newly eligible workers receive benefits

The Maine Dept. of Labor reported Thursday that 16,100 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week, breaking the downward trend the state had seen in recent weeks.

Governor convenes committee to address economic impact of coronavirus pandemic

Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday announced the creation of the “Economic Recovery Committee.”

Lebanon woman faces drug charges for the third time in two months

Police arrested a Lebanon woman who began to overdose on meth and heroin while hiding inside of a closet.

Firefighters battle woods fire in New Gloucester

A road in New Gloucester was temporarily closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a large woods fire.

Credit union donates hand sanitizer to Maine Med nurses

Many local businesses and organizations are banding together to do what they can to help those impacted the most by the coronavirus pandemic.

Missing Westbrook woman found safe

Kyndra Hopkins has been found safe. Police thank the public for their help in locating her.

Lyman man out on bail accused of assaulting same victim a second time

A 21-year-old man from Lyman is behind bars again after allegedly assaulting another man while out on bail.

Calais man dies after kayak capsizes on lake

Maine Game Wardens say a Calais man died after his kayak capsized on a lake in Washington County on Sunday.

Portland police arrest armed robbery suspect

Police have made an arrest related to a robbery at a 7-Eleven in Portland.