Machinists president asks Congress to pressure Maine shipbuilder

The international president of the Machinists union is calling on Congress to pressure Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair agreement with striking workers.

Man convicted of felony murder must be sentenced again

A man convicted of felony murder won a second legal victory Tuesday when Maine’s supreme court tossed his 30-year sentence.

Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

Teen prevents drowning

14-year-old Lucas Drinkwater led a team effort that prevented a would-be drowning at Gooch’s Beach this weekend.

Maine rep pleads with USDA to help small farms

A federal program designed to help farmers weather supply chain disruptions amid the coronavirus pandemic needs to do more for small farms, a Maine congresswoman said.

Newly proposed HOTSPOTS Act could bring internet to struggling communities

A bipartisan pair of senators has called for a two-year, $160 million pilot program to purchase and distribute Internet-connected devices to libraries in low-income and rural areas.

Primary voters use unprecedented number of absentee ballots

Maine officials called on the state’s voters to use absentee ballots as much as possible during this week’s primary, and they’ve responded in overwhelming fashion.

Portland police report spike in opioid overdoses

Portland police say they’ve been responding to a spike in drug overdoses in the city.

Police search for vehicle involved in crash that downed utility pole in Gorham

Police in Gorham are looking for the driver of a vehicle who left the scene after striking a utility pole.

Police charge man connected to parking garage shooting

Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting at the Portland Police Department garage earlier this month.