Jobless claims increase in Maine as they fall nationally

The number of new jobless claims in Maine trended up last week in defiance of a national trend.

Maine CDC reports 2,148 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths

Maine saw another record high number of new coronavirus cases on Friday as the state CDC tries to keep up with a flood of positive tests.

Lawmakers call for investigation of claims made in suit against CMP parent company

A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers have signed off on a letter urging Maine’s Public Utilities Commission to investigate claims made in a lawsuit against Central Maine Power’s parent company.

Local man dies in Stonington crash

A 65-year-old Stonington man was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Lawmakers push for modern sprinklers in old buildings

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A bipartisan group of legislators wants to make sure older high-rise residential buildings are outfitted with more sprinklers.

Maine conducting survey of winter birds for first time

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is undertaking a statewide survey of wintering birds for the first time.

Report: Boredom, staffing shortages problems at Maine youth prison

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Boredom, severe staffing shortages and group punishments are among the main factors that led to seven “critical incidents” in two months at Maine’s only youth prison, according to an outside report.

FEMA approves request for “surge response team” at Maine Medical Center

FEMA will dispatch fourteen healthcare professionals to Maine Medical Center amid a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations.

Nearly 60K Mainers sign up for insurance via new state marketplace

Almost 60,000 people have signed up for coverage via Maine’s new health insurance marketplace, state officials said Thursday.

Maine governor, an abuse survivor, to play role in campaign

Maine’s governor is going to be featured as part of a campaign against domestic abuse in the state.