Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area

President Donald Trump has taken action to allow commercial fishing in a marine conservation area off the New England coast.

Man charged in fatal Auburn stabbing

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a man outside an apartment building in Auburn.

President Trump visits Maine to tout work being done at Guilford factory

GUILDFORD, Maine (AP) President Donald Trump is traveling to Maine to visit a company that makes specialized swabs for coronavirus testing.

Labor commissioner’s absence at unemployment briefing sparks backlash from lawmakers

The governor’s administration came under fire from some state lawmakers after the state’s labor commissioner failed to show up to a briefing on Thursday.

Maine’s cities harder hit by virus than rural areas

Localized data about the coronavirus outbreak show that Maine’s cities have seen higher rates of infection than rural areas, according to data released by the state.

Governor’s administration accelerates business reopenings in rural counties

Governor Janet Mills’ administration is accelerating the opening of businesses in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.

Edgecomb man dies in Wiscasset crash

An Edgecomb man was killed Wednesday in a crash in Wiscasset Wednesday morning, police say.

Higher education leaders in Maine prep for reopening of campuses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Higher education leaders in Maine released a framework for reopening the state’s colleges and universities on Thursday that prioritizes on-campus learning in the fall.

Police investigate physical altercation that led to man’s death in Auburn

Police say a man died after they responded to reports of a physical altercation outside an Auburn apartment complex Wednesday night.

11,000 initial jobless claims filed as Maine labor officials investigate unemployment fraud

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Labor said it recorded about 11,000 initial claims for state unemployment insurance for the week ending May 30.