UMaine Extension to help Mainers avoid ticks this summer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding a free online event about avoiding Lyme disease during the coronavirus pandemic, and after the pandemic subsides.

Red Cross to test blood donations for coronavirus antibodies

The American Red Cross says it will test all blood donations for coronavirus antibodies.

Police locate victim in fatal crash near Lincoln

State Police say a Lincoln man died when his car crashed in a nearby township over the weekend.

Police investigate death in Vinalhaven

Police in Maine are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man on the island of Vinalhaven.

Governor: Dine-in restaurant service in three Maine counties can begin Wednesday

Maine Governor Janet Mills has set a date for the re-opening of restaurants to dine-in service in three of the state’s counties.

Bates College aiming for students to return in the fall, take finals remotely

Bates College is considering a plan for reopening that would involve splitting semesters, masks and “a lot of hand sanitizer.”

Baxter State Park begins reopening

Baxter State Park is reopening for day visits.

Police chase starts in Waterville, ends in crash in China

A police chase that started in Waterville ended after the suspect crashed his car into a state trooper’s vehicle.

Garage destroyed, home damaged in Standish fire

A house fire overnight in Standish is under investigation.

South Portland pharmacy robberies likely connected

Police in South Portland say they’re investigating two robberies at local pharmacies, and the crimes appear to be connected.