Maine’s state of emergency likely to extend past July 10th

Maine is likely to extend its state of civil emergency, the director of the state Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

Bath Iron Works lays off some workers during strike

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works is laying off an undisclosed number of workers because of a strike that’s in its third week.

Body found on beach in Washington County

Maine State Police have launched an investigation after a body washed ashore in Washington County.

Maine senator proposes changes to PPP

Maine’s independent senator, Angus King, proposed a law change that he said would make it easier for businesses to calculate the amount of loan forgiveness they will receive through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Maine joins federal education lawsuit

As of Tuesday, Maine is the latest state to join a federal case suing the Department of Education over their decision to reallocate relief funding designated for public schools to instead benefit private education.

Toxic algae expected to proliferate more Maine lakes

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning Mainers about algae blooms that could be harmful to you and your pet.

1 injured, 1 killed in Lagrange rollover

Maine state police are investigating a rollover that happened Tuesday night on Medford road, involving two passengers. One of which unfortunately lost their life in the incident, and the other spared with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Closing farms have a new option to cover costs

Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union said a new program will pay closing costs for purchasing or refinancing farmland in the state.

Maine hospitals and small business anticipate federal aid

Maine’s hospitals and small businesses will receive more than $2 million in federal aid to help with the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Scuba diver’s body recovered from water near Nubble Light

Officials say a scuba diver’s body was pulled from the water near Nubble Light in York a day after another diver had to be rescued in the same area.