Maine Democrats shake up Senate leadership posts

Some leadership positions in the Maine Legislature have been shaken up due to the decision by a state senator to relinquish a top post.

Rural Maine crash claims lives of two teens, injures several others

SANDY RIVER PLANTATION, Maine (AP) Two people were killed and several others injured in a Monday night car crash in the northwestern part of Maine, police said.

‘A long two days’: Major storm pummels Northeast with snow

A sprawling winter storm is walloping the Eastern U.S., shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit.

Judge rules that Portland hazard pay provision will take effect in January of 2022

Portland’s voter-approved hazard pay provision won’t take effect until next January.

Maine sheriff’s office reports “alarming” increase in overdose deaths

Police in Cumberland County say they’re aware of six fatal drug overdoses that happened in less than two months.

Maine’s small winter game seasons end this month

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine hunters are entering the last month of the year for several of the state’s small game animals.

UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The University of Maine System will not require students and employees to use vaccines against coronavirus.

Maine company successfully launches rocket in the race for nano-satellites

Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace launched a 20-foot prototype rocket Sunday, hitting an altitude of a little more than 4,000 feet in a first run designed to test the rocket’s propulsion and control systems.

Maine home values up 14% in 2020

Home sales in Maine went up almost 10% last year despite the coronavirus pandemic, and home values went up, as well.

Man charged with making hoax marine distress call

A man has been charged with making a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard in Maine that resulted in a more than five-hour search by boat and helicopter.