Portland police chief stepping down to accept private sector job

Portland’s police chief is stepping down to take a job in the private sector.

Maine health officials say state is prepared to provide Covid-19 booster shots

Two of Maine’s top health officials say the state is prepared to supply booster shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in anticipation of emergency approval from the FDA.

Wanted felon arrested after foot chase in Bangor

A Maine man with previous felony convictions was taken into custody after police say he fled from officers in Bangor this week.

Maine U.S. Sen. King urges changes to pandemic travel restrictions for Canadians

Independent Senator Angus King is encouraging the Biden administration to loosen pandemic travel restrictions for Canadians coming into the United States.

Maine Municipal Association convention will be an online event

(AP) The Maine Municipal Association said Thursday it is changing its annual convention into an online event because of the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Maine schools report 72 outbreaks of COVID-19

(AP) The number of outbreaks in schools has risen to 72, with more than 2,000 students infected over the past 30 days, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Masks are back for Maine lawmakers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine legislative leaders are requiring lawmakers to wear masks when they convene next week for a special session.

2 bodies found at Casella Waste facilities in Maine, NH

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Two bodies found at separate Casella Waste Systems facilities in Maine and New Hampshire have caught the attention of investigators.

Police release new details in crash that killed Maine sheriff’s deputy

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety released new details Friday about the death of a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy.

Maine sees 716 additional coronavirus infections, two deaths

The recent coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant continues here in Maine, with health officials reporting an additional 716 cases and two deaths on Thursday.