Maine health officials identify first cases of omicron subvariant of COVID-19

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it had identified the first two cases of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 in Maine.

Maine might limit workload for family service caseworkers

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to limit the workload of child and family services caseworkers to try to prevent burnout.

Maine baby eel fishermen to start season in coming weeks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s baby eel fishermen are hopeful for another year of high prices for the tiny fish as the season nears.

Committees begin review of governor’s supplemental budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is poised to begin a series of hearings on Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ supplemental budget that returns half of a projected $822 million surplus to residents.

Maine resolves timber harvesting violations in coastal area

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s forestry department said Monday it has entered into an agreement with a forester to resolve harvesting violations in the state.

Community rallies around local band after equipment, supplies stolen

After a police report failed to find the culprit they started a go-fund-me page.

Maine Senate approves plan to expand career, tech education

The bill would create a 20-member task force charged with examining the advantages of establishing a comprehensive four-year high school career and technical education program for Maine students.

Maine ferry service to replace vessel with low emission tech

It says the replacement vessel will use a diesel electric hybrid propulsion system instead of a conventional diesel mechanical propulsion system.

Two hotels to stop housing homeless following complaints

City officials said they’re working with state officials to identify new emergency shelter space for the nearly 300 people currently being sheltered at the hotels.

$28M to expand broadband to thousands in rural Maine

The delegation says the funding will grow broadband access to almost 15,000 residents of the state.