Maine Republicans seek to ease state entry restrictions

Maine Republicans and hospitality and business groups said Monday the state should ease restrictions on entry into the state to try to save what’s left of the summer tourism season. Gov. Janet Mills, rebuked that the Republicans “care more about Massachusetts money than the life of a Maine person.”

45-acre fire in Baxter State Park still under investigation

The source of a May wildfire that consumed 45 acres in Baxter State Park remains undetermined, but it was not caused by lightning, Maine forestry officials said.

Public health officials report 18 new coronavirus cases in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths on Monday.

Maine to offer free immunization clinics before schools open

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is launching free immunization clinics for children in advance of the new school year because of the impact the coronavirus pandemic had on pediatric visits.

Maine encouraging hunters to apply for deer lottery soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife officials are encouraging hunters to apply soon for a permit to participate in what could be a busy deer hunting season.

Maine woman to be sentenced for killing elderly woman

A Maine woman who pleaded guilty to the bludgeoning death of an elderly woman in Owls Head is due to be sentenced this week.

Man dies in Kennebec River

Holmes was last seen swimming in the river on Saturday with a friend according to Marine Patrol.

Duathlon for children raises money for local schools

At Payson Park in Portland more than 80 people picked up their race packets for this year’s virtual kids duathlon on Sunday afternoon.

Number of wildfires has soared in Maine in 2020

The Maine Forest Service said Friday that Maine has had a 170 percent increase in wildfires so far this year over 2019, resulting in the highest fire count in 10 years.

Drifters Wife, a Portland Resturant, closes permanently

A Portland restaurant was unable to weather the financial hardships of the pandemic, and announced Friday that it will permanently…