Maine riptides lead to more rescues

Dangerous riptides made another appearance on the Maine coast, and lifeguard kept busy rescuing swimmers.

Right place, right time off-duty officer receives honors

A Portsmouth Naval Shipyard police officer who saved the life of an accident victim was honored by The American Red Cross.

Health officials investigate COVID-19 outbreak linked to wedding reception in Millinocket

Maine’s CDC is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a wedding reception in Millinocket.

Police: Small plane crashes but no one hurt in Maine

Maine State Police say a small plane crashed in the town of Surry but there were no injuries.

Portland police respond to incident involving suicidal man armed with knife

Portland police say a man who was suffering from a mental health crisis and making suicidal statements barricaded himself inside of a shed and lit it on fire.

Mainers can begin requesting absentee ballots online

Mainers can begin requesting absentee ballots online, and they’ll be mailed once they’re printed, officials said Monday.

Police reform in Lewiston off to bumpy start

In wake of recent nationwide protests, Lewiston city council has decided to begin the process of gradual police reform. But it hasn’t been a flawless start. 

Maine rep joins bipartisan push for rural veteran mental health services

A Maine congressman is working across the aisle with a Republican from Indiana on a proposal that would create mental health telemedicine services for veterans in rural parts of the country.

Maine banks were efficient with PPP loans

Maine’s community banks are getting credit for swiftly funneling aid to businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Permit applications for Maine’s expanded 2020 deer hunt close soon

The deadline to apply for a permit to participate in a deer hunt that promises a high level of participation has arrived in Maine.