COVID-19 variant identified in Brazil found in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that a coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil has been found in the state.

Update to school health advisory system gives green light for in-person learning in Maine

All of Maine’s counties remain green after Friday’s update to the COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Investigation launched after Maine sheriff’s deputy shoots man in armed confrontation

Police are investigating after a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy shot a man in Norridgewock early Friday.

Maine fisheries had productive 2020 despite pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s combined commercial fishing industries managed to top $500 million in value last year despite challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine unemployment claims down down slightly

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New claims for unemployment have ticked down in Maine as the state navigates the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine legislator being investigated for Harvey Weinstein backdrop on Zoom

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine legislator who appeared for Zoom meetings twice with a background that made a joking reference to convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is being investigated by the Legislature’s human resources department.

Bills to nix Maine’s annual vehicle inspection program shot down by legislative committee

Annual vehicle inspections in Maine aren’t going away any time soon.

Maine man indicted for making $400k off unfinished home construction projects

Maine’s attorney general says the owner of a home construction company has been indicted for stealing $400,000 from clients for projects that were never completed.

Maine bill would require transparency about school pesticide

A Maine legislator wants the state to be more transparent about what pesticides are used on school grounds.

New law to eliminate financial COVID-19 barriers in Maine

A bill that aims to eliminate barriers to COVID-19 screening, testing and immunization is now law in Maine, officials said Thursday.