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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, astronaut Jessica Meir to receive honorary degrees from Bowdoin

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) Dr. Anthony Fauci and NASA’s Jessica Meir are among four people who’ll be receiving honorary degrees from Bowdoin College.

Maine gets help to fight worsening drug overdose epidemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Groups that work to curb Maine’s drug overdose epidemic are slated to receive more than $900,000 from the federal government.

Vaccines to reach long-term care residents in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Residents of long-term care facilities in Maine are scheduled to begin receiving the new coronavirus vaccine on Monday.

Portland to remove trees on West Prom to create new view of Fore River

City officials say the removal of the trees will also allow more room for a future play space and community garden.

Maine loon population dips for 2nd straight year but remains strong

Bird counters have found fewer loons in Maine this year than the two previous years, but the total population remains much stronger than three decades ago.