Maine unemployment claims up slightly

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New unemployment claims rose slightly in Maine last week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to complicate the jobs picture in the state and around the country.

Mills seeks federal support, action on ‘forever chemicals’

Gov. Janet Mills has asked the Maine congressional delegation to help secure federal funding to address contamination from what’s called “forever chemicals.”

Brewer police ask for help locating missing man

Police in Brewer are asking for help finding a missing man who was last seen on Tuesday.

All Mainers 16+ to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday

In an acceleration of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination timeline, Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday that all Mainers 16 and older will be eligible for a shot starting Wednesday.

Maine court rejects appeal from woman convicted in child death

Maine’s highest court has rejected an appeal from a woman convicted of murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter.

New Maine-Canada bridge project to start construction soon

The state of Maine has awarded the construction contract for a new bridge that will connect the northern part of the state to the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

Bates College reports record number of students in isolation due to coronavirus

Bates College in Lewiston had 16 students in isolation due to COVID-19 at one point this week.

Dogs must now be kept on leashes at popular Portland park, city says

The City of Portland says dogs in the city’s Baxter Woods park must now be leashed at all times.

Maine health officials say state’s J&J vaccine doses are safe and effective despite factory mix-up

Johnson & Johnson says a batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses failed to meet quality standards and can’t be used, but Maine’s CDC says the state’s shipment was not affected.

Judge: Man who killed UNE student was mentally ill

A Massachusetts man charged with fatally stabbing a University of New England student at a public library and injuring a man who came to her aid has been found not criminally responsible because of his mental illness.