Collins, others wish Trump a speedy recovery, urge vigilance

Republican Sen. Susan Collins is urging the president and first lady “a quick, full and safe recovery” from COVID-19, and she’s encouraging people to be vigilant about the coronavirus.

Maine, New Hampshire Senators: ease restrictions at US-Canada border

HOULTON, Maine (AP) U.S. Senators from Maine and New Hampshire want the federal government to reevaluate the restrictions on travel between the U.S. and Canada during the coronavirus pandemic.

Median age of conorvirus sufferers trends downward in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The median age of people who contract coronavirus in the state of Maine is trending downward.

UMaine System to change medical coverage for retirees

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The University of Maine System has announced a projected $2.5 million in savings per year through a change in health insurance for retired employees that will expand coverage and add flexibility.

The Latest: Trump going to hospital on advice of doctors

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.

New option for Maine voters who can’t fill out paper ballot

People with a disability that prevents them from filling out a paper ballot are getting a new online service in Maine.

Ranked choice clears last-minute hurdle in Maine Supreme Court

A last-minute push to delay the use of ranked choice voting in the presidential election has been shot down by the Maine Supreme Court.

Suspicious package found in shopping cart not an explosive, police say

A suspicious device that was later determined not to be an explosive was found at the Walmart Supercenter in Mexico, Maine on Thursday.

Driver seriously hurt in crash on Route 1 in Scarborough

Police responded to a crash in Scarborough that left one person with serious injuries.

Maine Agricultural Trades Show to be a virtual event next year

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest farm trade show will be a virtual event next year as the state’s agricultural sector continues to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.