Maine to consider bill aimed at protecting virus patients

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A bill that would protect COVID-19 patients’ rights is set to be proposed Monday by Maine Democrats.

Maine teacher placed on leave after controversial posts about school trainings

The training was implemented this past fall after a noose was found in a Latina teacher’s classroom at the private East Machias school.

Recreational marijuana sales boom despite pandemic

State authorities report sales have exceeded $4 million and dozens of new businesses are in the pipeline.

Rats running rampant in South Portland neighborhood

The city is unsure what is leading to the growing infestation, but there have been reports elsewhere of rats relocating in the pandemic, with restaurant dumpsters no longer an easy food source.

Olympia Snowe joins growing chorus of Maine politicians calling for Trumps removal from office

Former Maine U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe called for the resignation of President Trump Saturday on social media.

Governor Mills unveils details of new spending plan to address pandemic-related revenue shortfall

Governor Janet Mills unveiled a new spending plan on Friday that she says will not raise taxes.

King, Pingree advocate for Trump’s removal from office

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation support the use of the 25th Amendment to try to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol.

Governor Mills to unveil budget plan with no tax increases

Governor Janet Mills is expected to unveil a mostly flat state budget that will not introduce tax increases.

Lewiston police urge residents to lock their vehicles amid rash of burglaries

Police in Lewiston are reminding Mainers to lock their vehicles and not to leave valuables inside, after a slew of reported break-ins in the new year.

Elementary school in Strong briefly placed in lockdown; local man arrested

An elementary school in Franklin County was on lockdown for about an hour Thursday morning.