Maine redistricting plan would move Dems to swing district

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal from Democrats in Maine would potentially move thousands of Democratic voters into the state’s competitive 2nd Congressional District.

Camden man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting woman

A Camden man has been accused of kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her while holding her against her will for more than a week.

Harrowing details revealed in Biddeford slaying

According to court documents, the victim’s girlfriend witnessed the shooting- she told police Hennessey shot him in the head at close range as she was consoling him.

At 101, she’s still hauling lobsters with no plans to stop

Virginia Oliver is the oldest lobster fisher in the state and possibly the oldest one in the world.

Corrections shakeup follows new allegations at Long Creek

Three senior officials in the Maine Department of Corrections are leaving or being reassigned because of ongoing problems at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.

High school student dies while hiking in White Mountains

NAPLES, Maine (AP) A Maine high school student suffered a medical emergency and died on a hiking trip in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, officials said.

Maine reports 652 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

(AP) The Maine CDC reported another 652 coronavirus cases and three new deaths Thursday.

Officials: Maine loggers should apply for COVID-19 aid soon

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Members of Maine’s congressional delegation are urging members of Maine’s timber industry to take advantage of federal COVID-19 relief.

Senate passes proposal for uniform “Made in America” labels

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The U.S. Senate has passed a proposal from a Maine senator to create a standard for products that carry a “Made in America” label.

Maine store Big Al’s to close this year due to pandemic

WISCASSET, Maine (AP) A beloved Maine staple, Big Al’s, is closing its doors after 35 years in business because of staffing shortages during the pandemic.