Maine school district requests waiver allowing for fewer school days

A Maine school district may be exempt from a requirement to have students in school for at least 175 days per school year.

Governor Mills announces additional help coming to Maine’s hospitals amid COVID surge

The administration of Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday it will be sending 169 additional National Guard Members to help alleviate capacity strain at hospitals.

Bangor hospital plans to demolish 100-year-old buildings

St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor is moving ahead with plans to demolish eight buildings that are more than 100 years old.

Workers respond to derailed train carrying liquid propane

A hazardous materials team in Maine was monitoring an area on Tuesday where a train derailed that was carrying liquid propane.

Maine might permanently let restaurants sell to-go alcohol

A Maine lawmaker has proposed to permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell alcohol on a to-go basis.

Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

State lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine for at least five years.

Portland man faces charges after allegedly stealing vehicle and crashing it

A Portland man is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle in Windham on Monday.

Maine utility proposes settlement with regulator on solar

A Maine power company said Monday it has proposed a settlement with a state regulator in which it pledges to reduce delays in hooking up solar projects.

Police say erratic driver stopped by spike mats in Falmouth

A North Yarmouth man accused of leading police on a pursuit faces several charges.

Pair of Massachusetts men accused of trafficking drugs in Westbrook

Westbrook Police and drug agents say they seized drugs and guns from two Massachusetts men.