Maine healthcare providers urge precautions amid rise in pediatric respiratory illness

Two of Maine’s largest healthcare systems say a rise in RSV cases among babies and toddlers is putting a strain on capacity.

More anterless deer permits available for Maine hunters next week

The state of Maine is giving hunters another chance to obtain an anterless deer permit.

Maine places new limits on medical marijuana providers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine delivered an October surprise to medical marijuana providers with new guidance that limits the sale of pre-rolled marijuana and liquid concentrates by treating them like tobacco.

Mills, LePage debate for a final time in Maine’s race for governor

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage made reference to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ comment about inflation being “a distraction” in their final debate Thursday evening, attempting to show she was out of touch at a time of high energy, gasoline and food costs.

Police charge Maine man with kidnapping, drug possession after 58-mile long chase

A Presque Isle man was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit with police that went on for 58 miles.

House fire in Levant leaves 2 dead

Investigators have identified two people who died as a result of a house fire in Levant on Monday.

Portland restaurant damaged by fire

The cause of a fire at a Portland restaurant in under investigation.

Connecticut man struck, killed by vehicle in Thomaston

An 89-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he was struck by a car on Route 1 in Thomaston.

Maine businessowner sentenced for defrauding pandemic assistance program

A Maine man charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months behind bars.

Boil order issued in Howland due to water main leak

A boil order has been issued for residents in a Penobscot County town.