Maine CDC detects first known case of COVID-19 variant in the state

The first case of a COVID-19 variant first detected in the U.K. was reported in Maine on Wednesday.

Connecticut man dies in snowmobile crash in rural Maine

Police in Maine said Wednesday that speed and alcohol use appeared to play a role in a fatal snowmobile crash in a rural part of the state.

Police charge New York woman in Winthrop killing

Maine State Police say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a homicide in Winthrop that happened in October.

Fishing will be free in Maine next week

Mainers will get to enjoy a “Free Fishing License Week” next week.

Portland school board to consider in-person learning for high schoolers

Portland’s school board will be discussing plans to allow in-person learning for some high schoolers, citing lower coronavirus case numbers.

Maine’s top federal prosecutor among those asked to resign

Maine’s top federal prosecutor is among those being asked to resign by month’s end by the Biden administration.

Walmart to begin offering vaccinations in Maine

Walmart is taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccines at its stores across Maine, providing more than 4,000 additional shots a week in the state.

Construction starts on disputed $1B electricity corridor

Construction on part of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor through sparsely populated woods in western Maine is on hold because of legal action, but that doesn’t mean all building has been halted.

Dems bash move by Maine health network to vaccinate consultants

Democratic leaders in Maine criticized MaineHealth on Tuesday for providing coronavirus vaccinations to out-of-state consultants hired to fight an effort to unionize nurses.

Construction starts on disputed $1B electricity corridor

Construction on part of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor is on hold because of legal action, but that hasn’t halted all construction.