Pandemic forces cancellation of Maine sled dog races

An international sled dog race that draws thousands of spectators to northern New England will not take place in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Final days of the year for Maine’s fall hunts

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s fall hunting seasons for deer, bears and moose are entering their final days of the year.

Maine company contracted to produce millions of testing swabs

A Maine medical supplies manufacturer has been awarded more than $11 million from the federal government to produce millions of additional testing swabs.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing vessel crew from Maine

The search for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts was suspended Tuesday evening, according to the Coast Guard

Maine to demolish ‘hazardous’ Portland train trestle

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to demolish the southern half of the former Grand Trunk Railroad train trestle at the request of the Board of Maine Harbor Commissioners.

Biden nominates former Obama adviser over Angus King to lead national intelligence

Maine Senator Angus King will remain in the U.S. Senate after all.

Maine to alter contact tracing plans as coronavirus surges

Maine’s top public health officials say the surge of coronavirus cases in the state has necessitated changes to contact tracing protocols.

Maine certifies Biden’s victory in the state’s election

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.

Maine wants wreath hangers to spread joy, not pests

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine forestry officials are asking residents to take precautions this holiday season to prevent the spread of pests when shipping items such as trees and wreaths.

Search on for 4-member crew of sunken Atlantic fishing boat

BOSTON (AP) The Coast Guard is searching for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts.