MSAD 6 schools, Portland High closed Thursday due to social media threat

Bonny Eagle Middle and High Schools, as well as Portland High School, are closed Thursday due to a threat made on social media.

Maine health officials report another 867 coronavirus infections, no deaths

The coronavirus surge fueled by the more contagious delta variant continues in Maine, with an additional 867 cases reported Wednesday.

Maine completes redistricting without gerrymandering drama

The Maine Legislature approved new congressional, legislative and county commission maps Wednesday without bitter bipartisan fights and gerrymandering that plagued efforts in other states.

Car crashes into house, killing driver, startling occupant

GLENBURN, Maine (AP) A Maine man was killed when his car left the road, hit a utility pole and crashed into a house where a woman was sleeping, police said.

Juvenile shot in South Portland High School parking lot

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A juvenile was shot in the leg in the parking lot of South Portland High School, police said.

COVID-19 vaccination rate for Mainers 20 and over tops 75 percent

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than 75% of Maine’s population that is age 20 and older is now fully vaccinated against coronavirus, the state’s public health agency reported on Wednesday.

Maine environmental agencies face lawsuit over Kennebec River dam controversy

Dams along Maine’s Kennebec River are the subject of a lawsuit being filed against the state.

Utility regulators to require CMP to submit “performance plan” as they investigate management structure

Maine utility regulators are requiring Central Maine Power to outline their plan to maintain service quality.

Maine supreme court upholds murder conviction of NC man

The Maine supreme court on Tuesday upheld the murder conviction and life prison sentence of one of three people convicted in a deadly home invasion.

Portland indoor venues to require proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test for events

Some of Portland’s indoor facilities will start requiring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.