Maine recommends reopening schools, cites low virus risks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Schools around Maine are at relatively low risk for the new coronavirus, and that means all of them can open with in-person instruction this year, state officials said Friday.

Maine revises swimming restrictions following state’s first deadly shark attack

The state on Friday announced changes to the swimming restrictions at two state parks, which were put in place following the state’s first deadly shark attack.

Shipbuilder, striking workers to head to bargaining table

BATH, Maine (AP) Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and the union representing striking workers are headed back to the negotiating table for the first time since a strike began more than a month ago.

Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one death

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported one new death and 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

Maine to provide additional relief for renters hit hard by pandemic

Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that the state is expanding its COVID-19 Rental Assistance program.

Maine CDC reports another coronavirus-related death

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) State health officials reported Thursday that another Mainer has died with COVID-19.

New jobless claims dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Mainers filed about 2,600 first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week, down from about 3,800 claims the week before.

Portland, Maine, mayor meets with homeless protesters

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The mayor of Portland, Maine met with homeless protesters who have been camped outside City Hall for a week demanding the immediate improvement of services.

Massachusetts man killed in altercation in Auburn, Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A Massachusetts man died from injuries sustained in an altercation in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, police said Thursday.

29 new cases, no new coronavirus-related deaths reported by Maine health officials

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 29 new coronavirus cases Wednesday.