Maine considers new protections for ballots, voting machines

The Maine Legislature will consider a proposal designed to protect its elections against interference with ballots and voting equipment.

Maine schools with universal masking can suspend contact tracing, state officials say

Maine’s CDC and Department of Education have revised COVID-19 contact tracing requirements for some schools.

Investigation into fatal gang-related ambush in Maine leads to fifth arrest

Police have charged a fifth person in connection with the drug-related killing of a New York teen in Machias.

Police say 15-year-old Bowdoinham girl last seen four months ago could have left state

Police are asking for the public’s help as they try to locate a missing Bowdoinham teenager who hasn’t been seen since September.

Maine doctor license temporarily pulled over COVID-19 claims

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A medical board in Maine has moved to temporarily suspended the license of a doctor who was accused of spreading misinformation about COVID-19.

Last of new class of Navy warship departs Maine shipyard

BATH, Maine (AP) The last of a new class of warship departed a Maine shipyard on Wednesday.

Maine school district requests waiver allowing for fewer school days

A Maine school district may be exempt from a requirement to have students in school for at least 175 days per school year.

Governor Mills announces additional help coming to Maine’s hospitals amid COVID surge

The administration of Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday it will be sending 169 additional National Guard Members to help alleviate capacity strain at hospitals.

Bangor hospital plans to demolish 100-year-old buildings

St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor is moving ahead with plans to demolish eight buildings that are more than 100 years old.

Workers respond to derailed train carrying liquid propane

A hazardous materials team in Maine was monitoring an area on Tuesday where a train derailed that was carrying liquid propane.