Maine health officials report 883 cases, seven deaths in Tuesday’s coronavirus update

Another 883 cases of coronavirus and seven deaths were reported across Maine over the previous 3-day period.

Agency hears testimony on disputed section of $1B power line

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Opponents of a $1 billion electric transmission project that cuts across a swath of Maine forest urged state environmental regulators Tuesday to revoke the entire project’s license over a disputed 1-mile lease on state land.

Mills backs federal plan to tackle PFAS contamination

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor said the federal government is right to take a nationwide approach to the issue of PFAS contamination, which she called “a devastating problem” in her state.

None injured in Walmart parking lot pileup involving 7 cars

AUBURN, Maine (AP) An SUV accelerated through a Maine Walmart parking lot, hitting multiple vehicles and a shopping cart corral before coming to a stop with another SUV balanced on top of it.

Fire investigator sues Maine after promotion denial

A Maine fire investigator is suing the state and his boss, alleging he was passed over for promotion because he publicly pushed for using half of a $2 million budget surplus to allow investigators to retire sooner.

Portland police identify suspect accused of smashing windows at two businesses

Portland police have made an arrest as they investigate reports of vandalism at two businesses on Congress Street.

Maine’s small businesses slated to receive assistance as part of relief spending plan

Governor Janet Mills on Monday unveiled the first $139 million in COVID-19 relief spending under a nearly $1 billion spending plan approved by her party.

South Portland police dispatched to juvenile detention center due to “ongoing unrest”

Police responded to “ongoing unrest” at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland on Sunday night.

Maine deer season with record permits to start soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A deer hunting season that will include a record number of permits will begin soon in Maine.

Maine potato harvesters having a good year in ’21

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) Maine’s potato harvesters are having a good year growing one of the state’s most important agriculture crops.