Initial jobless claims dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Maine labor officials say nearly 2,100 first-time claims for federal and state unemployment benefits were filed last week.

Maine solar development attracts $100M investment

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Dublin-based solar-electric development company has partnered with a Maine firm to develop large-scale projects in eight communities.

Feds cancel study of Maine’s shrimp fishery

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The federal government is canceling a research survey about New England’s imperiled shrimp fishery because of challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine governor eyes deep cuts amid pandemic revenue loss

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s Democratic governor has directed most state department heads to come up with 10% cost cuts to address revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Mills renews State of Civil Emergency

Governor Janet Mills has extended the State of Civil Emergency in Maine through September 3.  Every other state in the U.S. is also under a state of emergency, according to the National Governors Association.

Driver crossed into path of dump truck in fatal Waldo County crash, police say

Maine State Police say a crash in Morrill involving a dump truck left one man dead.

Rockland petition to defund police is gaining traction

Rockland residents have proposed a new petition that calls for city council to gradually defund the Rockland Police Department.

Maine police department temporarily closes due to shortage of officers

The Dixfield Police Department will be closed due to a shortage of officers.

Union says talks with B.I.W. are ‘breaking down’

A shipyard workers’ union in Maine said Wednesday that talks with a Navy shipbuilder appear to be “breaking down” amid a strike that has gone on for more than a month.

Blueberry workers test positive for coronavirus

Maine officials are investigating a group of positive coronavirus cases among blueberry workers.