Officials publish COVID-19 vaccination rates for Maine students by school district

The state of Maine has published estimated vaccination rates for students in each school district, with the start of the school year right around the corner.

Giant rubber ducky takes flight; where will it land next?

A 25-foot inflatable duck named Joy disappeared over the weekend, as mysteriously as it arrived, after bringing days of delight to a seaside Maine community.

Governor’s administration says Maine can take in Afghans seeking resettlement

Governor Janet Mills has informed the Biden administration that Maine is willing to take in Afghans who are fleeing the country after it fell to Taliban rule.

Drought disaster relief loans available for Maine businesses

Maine’s governor is calling on small businesses around the state to apply for federal disaster loans that are available because of the drought the state suffered earlier in the summer.

Brunswick woman injured after crashing into utility pole

A woman who struck a telephone pole in Brunswick suffered non-life-threatening injuries on Monday.

Maine taps leader for new health equity office

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s state health department said it has hired a policy specialist to lead its new office that will address health disparities in the state.

Aroostook County school goes remote after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

(AP) A COVID-19 outbreak has caused the first pivot to remote schooling of the year in Maine.

Maine CDC reports 363 coronavirus cases

The Maine CDC reported another 363 coronavirus cases Tuesday. The cases were from a three-day period, Saturday through Monday.

Sen. Angus King ‘feeling better’ after testing positive for COVID-19

(AP) A spokesperson for independent Sen. Angus King said the senator is feeling better as he recovers from the coronavirus.

95 percent of Mainers in their 70s are vaccinated against COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine health officials have reported that 95 percent of state residents who are in their 70s have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.