CMP seeks rate increase to cover costs of responding to storms, pandemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power wants regulators to boost rates by nearly $3 per month on average to recover costs from five major storms in 2020 and the pandemic.

Maine updates pandemic guidelines to allow greater attendance at town meetings

(AP) Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said Monday that the state has updated its pandemic guidelines to allow for more attendance at town meetings next month.

Maine set to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The wait is almost over for many Maine residents who have been anxious to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Bates College on lockdown amid flurry of new coronavirus cases

Bates College is on lockdown following a surge in coronavirus cases on campus that the school blames on recent gatherings.

Maine pharmacies to see 46% increase in vaccine supply this week

An increase in the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Maine’s pharmacies comes just in time for an expansion of vaccine eligibility in the state.

Maine AG concludes use of force by Bangor police officer was justified

Maine’s Attorney General has determined that the use of force by a Bangor police officer in 2018 was justified.

Maine eyes creation of online voter registration

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow eligible residents to register to vote online.

Two officers injured while trying to take robbery suspect into custody in Bangor

Two Bangor police officers were injured after trying to arrest a man accused of robbery and assault at a convenience store.

Police investigate crash in New Gloucester

Police in Cumberland County say a single-vehicle crash sent one man to the hospital.

Wardens warn hikers to be prepared after a pair of rescues

(AP) The Maine Warden Service is warning that it may be spring but that cold weather can be dangerous after a pair of rescues over the weekend.