Maine’s vaccine mandate for health care workers in effect, but not being enforced

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The governor’s mandate for health care workers to be vaccinated went into effect on Friday, but it won’t be enforced right away.

Maine schools reopening after day closed due to threats

BUXTON, Maine (AP) Schools in Maine that closed in the wake of social media threats planned to reopen on Friday.

Massachusetts driver killed in crash on Maine Turnpike

WELLS, Maine (AP) A Massachusetts driver who was apparently trying to reverse directions using a crossover lane for emergency vehicles was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Maine Turnpike, state police said.

Maine schools see more than 2,500 cases, 108 outbreaks of coronavirus over the last month

More than 2,500 cases of coronavirus and 108 outbreaks have been reported across Maine’s K-12 schools over the last 30 days.

Maine deputy killed in crash remembered as kind, young at heart

Luke Gross was a dedicated sheriff’s deputy, but he was a big kid at heart whose premature death leaves a gaping hole in a family and its community.

Suspect charged in shooting outside South Portland High School

Police have arrested a 20-year-old accused of shooting another man outside of South Portland High School.

CAT ferry to return to Maine after yearslong absence

The CAT ferry is slated to begin making stops in Bar Harbor again next year.

Hoax at-sea distress caller sentenced to supervised release

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine man has been sentenced to three years of supervised release for making a hoax distress call about a boat taking on water.

Maine reports 925 COVID-19 cases, no deaths

(AP/WGAN) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 925 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state Thursday. Public health officials announced no additional deaths.

Maine CDC head says rural areas need more COVID-19 testing

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s rural areas need better access to COVID-19 testing, the head of the state’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said.