Feds approve expanded substance use disorder help in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The federal government has approved a Maine plan to expand substance use disorder treatment options in the state, officials have said.

Maine sends payment to workers left jobless by virus

The Maine Department of Labor has sent one-time payments of $600 to thousands of residents left unemployed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine delays plastic bag ban for months due to pandemic

Maine is delaying by several months a statewide ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags that was scheduled to take effect in January.

Two charged in shooting resulting from domestic dispute in Robbinston

Maine State Police say two men are charged in connection with a shooting in Robbinston over the weekend.

Governor extends Maine’s state of civil emergency for 30 days

Maine’s state of civil emergency has been extended for another 30 days.

Congress passes package to help young commercial fishermen

Both houses of Congress have passed a proposal backed by Maine’s delegation designed to help young people enter the world of commercial fishing.

Maine bishop calls on Catholics to try ‘different Christmas’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The bishop of Maine’s Roman Catholic diocese called on Catholics in the state to observe social distancing and other precautions this Christmas.

Windham man dies in crash after leading police on high-speed chase

A man from Windham died after leading police on a chase in Standish over the weekend.

Two Connecticut women charged in Saco carjacking

A pair of Connecticut women are charged in connection with a carjacking in Saco.

Investigation continues into crash that killed 67-year-old in Auburn

Police in Maine say the person killed in a crash in Auburn was a 67-year-old man from Sabattus.