State workers in Maine to ditch masks this month

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) State employees will no longer be required to wear masks after July 26 as long as they provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Maine officials hope vaccination clinic at Portland Jetport boosts immunization rates

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine health officials are hopeful a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the largest airport in the state will help drive up immunization rates.

Panel approves spending of nearly $1B in COVID-19 relief

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature’s budget-writing committee voted along party lines on a plan for spending nearly $1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds that tracks closely with a plan laid out by the governor.

Spending on Maine power corridor fight tops $40M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Total spending in advance of a fall referendum about a hydropower transmission corridor in western Maine has surpassed $40 million as groups on both sides of the issue continue to spend money.

Pipeline company drops court fight against South Portland

A pipeline company has dropped a federal lawsuit against a Maine city, bringing an end to a years-long legal battle over a local law that stopped the company from bringing crude oil from Canada.

Hiker rescued from Appalachian Trail after breaking ankle

An Appalachian Trail hiker who fell and broke his ankle during a trek was rescued during a nearly 11-hour operation by Maine game wardens and about 35 first responders and volunteers.

Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, 10 additional deaths

Maine’s CDC reported 10 COVID-19 related deaths in Thursday’s update, as the state continues to review records dating back to the beginning of the pandemic.

Maine to give police new way to fight child trafficking

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is increasing the ability of law enforcement officers to fight child sex trafficking. Democratic Rep. Genevieve…

Four-fifths of Mainers 50 and over vaccinated for COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The percentage of Maine residents age 50 and older that is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 has topped 80 percent.

Maine warns of bogus texting scam about drivers licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine officials are warning residents of a text message phishing scam that targets people regarding their drivers licenses.