Officials identify victim in fatal fire at Gorham assisted living facility

Fire officials say an elderly Gorham woman died in a fire in her room at an assisted living facility.

New Hampshire officials report 2nd coronavirus case

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire health officials say a second person has tested positive for the new coronavirus after being in close contact with the first patient.

Portland residents vote to expand ranked-choice voting in the city

Portland voters overwhelmingly decided Tuesday to expand the use of ranked-choice voting to all city council and school board races.

Mainers vote to uphold state’s new vaccine law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Mainers have voted to keep a state law that restricts exemptions on childhood vaccinations.

Biden declared winner in Maine Democratic primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday surge extended all the way to Maine, where he was declared the winner on Wednesday afternoon.

Former UMaine football player killed in shooting in Philadelphia

A former UMaine football player is dead after a shooting in Philadelphia.

Polls temporarily closed in Maine town due to voter death

A Maine town had to temporarily suspend voting after a Blue Hill resident died at the polls.

Committee holds hearing on raises for governor, lawmakers

A Maine committee held a public hearing on a bill that would increase compensation for the governor, lawmakers and judges.

New Hampshire resident tests positive for Coronavirus

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire officials say a hospital employee who recently traveled to Italy is the first person in the state to test positive for the new coronavirus.

Those waiting for recreational pot shops in Maine will have to wait a little longer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The target date for the first legal sales of marijuana in Maine are being pushed back again as the state and municipalities work on issuing licenses.