Maine approves ‘bill of rights’ for COVID-19 patients

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a bill designed to eliminate barriers to coronavirus screening, testing and immunization.

Maine approves supplemental budget after false start

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a supplemental budget that state leaders say is critical to keeping the state’s economy afloat amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Police posed as reporter in phone call with hostage taker

Maine State Police impersonated a journalist during a deadly standoff with a hostage taker when a TV news reporter received a call from the suspect and handed his cellphone to police.

Budget compromise fails to get two-thirds majority in House

A compromise supplemental budget proposal has failed win the support of two thirds of the Maine House for a second time.

Plan for salmon farms near Acadia National Park questioned

A Norwegian investor’s plan to establish two salmon farms across from Acadia National Park is meeting with resistance from local residents.

Senate rebuffs effort to rein in governor’s emergency powers

The Maine Senate has rejected a Republican-led effort to end Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ emergency powers during the pandemic.

Clinton man surrenders after high-speed chase and standoff with police

A man who led police on a chase and then caused a standoff has surrendered peacefully.

Maine health network opens up vaccine registration to all teachers and school staff

Northern Light Health is expanding vaccine registration to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages.

More than two dozen COVID-19 vaccination clinics to open in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than two dozen coronavirus vaccination clinics are set to open in Maine in the coming days.

Maine House to consider supplemental budget compromise

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is getting back to business Thursday in hopes of reaching an agreement on a supplemental budget.