First-time unemployment claims again dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Nearly 1,800 initial claims for state and federal unemployment benefits were filed in Maine last week, down from 2,100 the week before.

Survey: Most Maine teachers to return, but worried about health

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Most Maine teachers intend to return to classrooms this fall, but they’re concerned about their health during the pandemic. And they don’t have much faith in their students following safety protocols.

8 vehicles involved in pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth

Authorities say an 8-vehicle pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth resulted in non-life threatening injuries.

Portland to examine disparity in police, health spending

Portland’s city council will examine spending trends in the city’s police and public health budgets in a meeting Wednesday.

Auburn teachers protest reopening plan

Teachers and staff will be holding a “stand-in” on the steps of city hall to protest the school’s plan for reopening. 

Patten man threatens first responders, court officials

A Penobscot County man is being charged for threatening to kill first responders.

Maine experiencing ‘unprecedented’ boat traffic amid pandemic

Maine’s Harbormasters are reporting the busiest summer for Maine’s waters in recent memory.

Governor’s administration distributes gas meters to fire departments in wake of deadly Farmington blast

Maine Governor Janet Mills says her administration has purchased gas detection meters for twenty fire departments across the state.

Maine CDC reports 22 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

22 new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Maine, with no additional deaths reported Wednesday.

Maple industry now eligible for pandemic relief

Producers of maple syrup, a major agricultural product in northern U.S. states, are now eligible for financial relief to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.