UMaine launches drive to encourage vaccinations for students

The University of Maine system is urging it’s students to get vaccinated on Wednesday.

Police believe missing Maine teen may be accompanied by New York man

Police are asking for help finding a missing teen from Western Maine.

Maine proposal to increase apprentice wages moves ahead

A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to increase wages for apprentices.

CMP seeks rate increase to cover costs of responding to storms, pandemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power wants regulators to boost rates by nearly $3 per month on average to recover costs from five major storms in 2020 and the pandemic.

Maine updates pandemic guidelines to allow greater attendance at town meetings

(AP) Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said Monday that the state has updated its pandemic guidelines to allow for more attendance at town meetings next month.

Maine set to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The wait is almost over for many Maine residents who have been anxious to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Bates College on lockdown amid flurry of new coronavirus cases

Bates College is on lockdown following a surge in coronavirus cases on campus that the school blames on recent gatherings.

Maine pharmacies to see 46% increase in vaccine supply this week

An increase in the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Maine’s pharmacies comes just in time for an expansion of vaccine eligibility in the state.

Maine AG concludes use of force by Bangor police officer was justified

Maine’s Attorney General has determined that the use of force by a Bangor police officer in 2018 was justified.

Maine eyes creation of online voter registration

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow eligible residents to register to vote online.