Maine marathon called off due to pandemic, will be held virtually

A Maine marathon originally scheduled in October will not be held in person.

Former state rep’s lead holds after ranked round in primary

Maine election officials say former state Rep. Dale Crafts won the state’s Republican primary in the 2nd Congressional District using ranked choice voting.

Mosquitoes plentiful in Maine, where state urges precautions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Mosquitoes are biting in Maine, and public health authorities in the state say it’s a good time to exercise precautions to limit exposure to diseases they carry.

Police arrest Westbrook man accused in stabbing

Police have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that happened Friday night in Westbrook.

Dozens of unruly park-goers charged with trespassing

Buxton Police say they charged 40 people with trespassing over the weekend after they entered a popular park that had to be closed due to an increased disregard for park rules by its visitors.

Maine election officials to conduct ranked choice tabulations this week

Election officials will tabulate votes Tuesday morning to determine the winner in a key race using ranked choice.

Auburn man arrested for drug trafficking crystal meth

Auburn Police arrested Kawon Walker for aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and on an outstanding warrant from Cumberland County for drug trafficking Saturday.

Scout Camp to be sold off to raise money to keep the organization running

The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided Thursday to sell off Camp Bomazeen in order to pay off debt and save itself from financial ruin. 

Child care providers receive aid

Hundreds of child care providers in Maine are slated to receive more than $8 million in federal money to help with the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Portland beach closed due to water contamination

East End Beach in Portland is closed because of a water plant malfunction.