Suspect connected with five robberies in Portland and Falmouth taken into custody

Portland police have arrested a local man who’s been charged in connection with four robberies.

Waterville woman accused of setting fires at Colby College campus

A Waterville woman is charged with arson in connection with a series of fires at a construction site on the Colby College campus.

Portland updates vaccination policy for events at indoor facilities

The City of Portland says everyone ages five and older will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test at some indoor events starting next year.

Maine hunters kill the most deer since 1968

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine hunters killed the most deer during the season that ended last weekend in more than 50 years, according to preliminary figures.

New England schools, including UMaine system, advance in federal contest for $100M

BOSTON (AP) Three New England universities are finalists in a federal contest to get up to $100 million in pandemic relief funds to rebuild communities.

Collins, senators call for Social Security offices to reopen

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of Republican senators including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine on Tuesday called on the Social Security Administration to reopen its field offices to the public.

Regulators to investigate claims against CMP parent in suit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine utility regulators will investigate allegations raised in a lawsuit against the parent company of Central Maine Power.

Maine National Guard Members deployed to 10 healthcare facilities as COVID hospitalizations surge

The office of Governor Janet Mills says members of Maine’s National Guard will deploy to 10 healthcare facilities to help alleviate strain on hospitals amid a rise in COVID hospitalizations.

Maine jobless claims grew due to seasonal factors

The growth in unemployment claims in Maine is largely due to seasonal factors, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Two people hospitalized with serious injuries after head-on crash in Gorham

A crash in Gorham on Monday left two people seriously injured.