Lawmakers want Capitol Police chief to be placed on leave

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) More than 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling on Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin to be placed on administrative leave while his social media posts are being investigated.

New buyers for decrepit ski resort ask for county support

(AP) Potential buyers of a Maine ski resort that has fallen into disrepair are asking for the support of county leaders.

Former Maine developer receives pardon from Trump

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A former Maine developer who violated federal campaign law by exceeding donation limits was pardoned Wednesday by President Donald Trump.

Flu cases plummet this season amid the coronavirus pandemic

Maine officials have reported 85% fewer flu cases this season than what is typically reported.

Thousands of Moderna vaccine doses delivered to Maine exceeded safe temperature threshold

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. CDC are working with Operation Warp Speed to determine how 4,400 doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine that arrived in Maine exceeded their temperature requirements.

Maine journal looking for public’s environmental submissions

ORONO, Maine (AP) A conservation journal edited at the University of Maine is looking for submissions from the public about the state’s environment.

Maine officials, residents honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Maine officials paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.

‘Hands Around The Capitol’ protest cancelled amid heightened security concerns

(AP) The annual “Hands Around The Capitol” event that protests the supreme court decision legalizing abortion has been canceled.

Mainers 70 and older begin signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s health care providers have started scheduling COVID-19 vaccines for those 70 and older, despite a short supply of doses.

Maine CDC reports 386 coronavirus cases, 5 additional deaths

Maine’s coronavirus-related death toll has climbed to 519. That includes five new deaths that were announced by the Maine CDC Tuesday morning.