ATV crash in Maine claims life of Connecticut man

MADRID, Maine (AP) A Connecticut man was killed when he lost control of an all-terrain vehicle and was thrown off, causing fatal injuries, officials said.

Maine governor to take side of fishing biz in whale lawsuit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP & WGAN) Maine’s governor is intervening in a federal lawsuit that concerns the future of right whale protections and lobster fishing off New England.

Woman shot by turkey hunter in Maine

LEEDS, Maine (AP) A hunter in Maine who was pursuing wild turkeys shot and injured a woman on Monday, game wardens in the state said.

Maine reports more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases

(AP) The state has recorded another 1,008 infections and nine deaths since the weekend, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.

Maine health centers receive $11 million to expand primary care in underserved communities

(AP) The federal government said Tuesday it has awarded more than $11 million to 18 health centers in Maine to expand primary care in underserved communities during the coronavirus pandemic

Maine school superintendent critical of COVID-19 rules tests positive

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) The superintendent of a private school who previously referred to COVID-19 restrictions as “twisted and sick” has tested positive for the virus as infections remain high across Maine.

Maine’s redistricting commission completes its work

A bipartisan panel on Monday completed work on redrawing the state’s congressional and legislative districts, and state lawmakers will gather Wednesday to vote on the maps.

Millions in pandemic relief money slated for Maine child care providers

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said Monday it is going to distribute $73 million in federal money to child care providers to help pay for staff and costs related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Data breach of web company reveals personal information of 190 Mainers

A data breach targeting a web company that has connections with far-right fringe groups has impacted nearly 200 Mainers.

Maine group to hold forum about how to help unvaccinated

A Maine organization has scheduled an event designed to help residents talk to their family members and neighbors about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.