Portland experiencing record-breaking heatwave

It’s so hot even the low temperatures are breaking records.

Health officials announce 2 new coronavirus-related deaths in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control announced Tuesday that two more people in Maine have died with COVID-19.

Lewiston Hospital imposes restrictions after outbreak

One of Maine’s largest hospitals is reinstating strict visitor restrictions after nine staff members and a patient tested positive for the coronavirus.

Maine’s hardest hit counties to get testing help

A medical center that serves two of the hardest-hit counties in Maine is slated to receive a boost from the federal government to offer more coronavirus testing.

Woman killed in shark attack off Bailey Island identified

A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine on Monday, a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.

Portland to take action to help homeless population during coronavirus pandemic

The Portland City Council looking to take action to help the city’s homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine Fishermen hold ocean concert to raise funds

Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Foundation (PMFHF) is holding a live concert on the ocean to raise money for Maine lobstermen on August 02, 2020. 

Car crashes into Portland ball park and playground, killing one

Police in Maine’s largest city are investigating the death of a 76-year-old man who was killed when a car drove onto a baseball field and struck him in one its most visited public spaces.

Maine Republicans seek to ease state entry restrictions

Maine Republicans and hospitality and business groups said Monday the state should ease restrictions on entry into the state to try to save what’s left of the summer tourism season. Gov. Janet Mills, rebuked that the Republicans “care more about Massachusetts money than the life of a Maine person.”

45-acre fire in Baxter State Park still under investigation

The source of a May wildfire that consumed 45 acres in Baxter State Park remains undetermined, but it was not caused by lightning, Maine forestry officials said.