NOAA proposes measures to reduce dangers to right whales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is proposing measures as part of a plan to reduce the number of entanglements of endangered right whales.

7 New England governors extend interstate youth hockey ban

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) The governors of the six New England states and New Jersey have extended a prohibition on interstate youth hockey through the end of January.

1st Circuit asked to stop hydropower corridor construction

BOSTON (AP) Opponents of a 145-mile electricity transmission corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid are asking a federal appeals court to delay construction.

Gov. Mills extends 9 p.m. curfew for non-essential businesses indefinitely

The curfew was originally set to expire on January 3.

Maine restaurant that flouted virus rules wants license back

(AP) A Maine restaurateur who flouted coronavirus restrictions and went on national TV to air his grievances has lost his appeal to reinstate his business license.

Maine road deaths didn’t drop with fewer motorists amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fewer motorists on the roads during the pandemic didn’t translate to fewer traffic deaths in 2020 in Maine, officials said.

150-year-old Bible spared from fire at Maine church

Firefighters responding to a fire at a church in Unity saved the building — and a 150-year-old Bible.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop

A coronavirus outbreak at a Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop is under investigation by the Maine CDC.

Maine sees dip in crime rate in 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Public Safety says the number of crimes reported in the state has decreased for an eighth consecutive year, even though violent crimes grew by 3.1 percent.

Renters face deadline for help as COVID-19 infections grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Renters have until Wednesday to apply for assistance from the Maine State Housing Authority.