Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

Teen prevents drowning

14-year-old Lucas Drinkwater led a team effort that prevented a would-be drowning at Gooch’s Beach this weekend.

Maine rep pleads with USDA to help small farms

A federal program designed to help farmers weather supply chain disruptions amid the coronavirus pandemic needs to do more for small farms, a Maine congresswoman said.

Newly proposed HOTSPOTS Act could bring internet to struggling communities

A bipartisan pair of senators has called for a two-year, $160 million pilot program to purchase and distribute Internet-connected devices to libraries in low-income and rural areas.

Primary voters use unprecedented number of absentee ballots

Maine officials called on the state’s voters to use absentee ballots as much as possible during this week’s primary, and they’ve responded in overwhelming fashion.

Portland police report spike in opioid overdoses

Portland police say they’ve been responding to a spike in drug overdoses in the city.

Police search for vehicle involved in crash that downed utility pole in Gorham

Police in Gorham are looking for the driver of a vehicle who left the scene after striking a utility pole.

Police charge man connected to parking garage shooting

Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting at the Portland Police Department garage earlier this month.

Busses in need of Bailout, Sen. Collins says

America’s bus services are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Maine’s Republican senator believes they need a bailout.

Brunswick man allegedly swings hatchet at another man during fight outside Walmart

A Brunswick man was arrested Saturday after allegedly swinging a hatchet at another man during a fight in a Walmart parking lot.