Acadia, other national parks in line for overdue maintenance

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) A bipartisan proposal that would help address maintenance backlogs at national parks including Acadia National Park has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sewage to be tested to determine prevalence of virus in Augusta area

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A water district in Maine is collecting sewage samples for testing to determine the prevalence of the coronavirus based on what’s being flushed down the toilet.

Both drivers killed in collision in Augusta

Two women were killed after a collision in Augusta on Wednesday.

Police search for missing Westbrook man

Westbrook police are searching for an elderly man who they say has been missing for several days.

Striking shipbuilder union requests that both sides meet together with mediator

The union representing 4,300 striking shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works has requested through a federal mediator that both sides meet next week.

Maine labor officials report another 3,800 first-time unemployment claims

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Another 3,800 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Maine last week, about 2,200 of them were for traditional state unemployment benefits, and another 1,600 for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.

Bates contingency would house students in local hotels

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Bates College is considering putting up students in local hotels as it tries to figure out where to safely house students in a pandemic.

House OKs free national park access for Gold Star families

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a proposal from two Maine lawmakers to give families of fallen military service members free access to national parks.

“Women for Trump” bus tour makes stop in Old Orchard Beach

The “Women For Trump” bus tour was scheduled to make a stop in Old Orchard Beach Wednesday night. It came…

Bangor police charge two people with drug trafficking

Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Bangor on Monday night.