Maine’s school bus driver shortage worsens with pandemic

The pandemic has made Maine’s shortage of school bus drivers even worse.

Mainers to vote on hydropower corridor, right to food

A couple of high-profile ballot questions will appear before Maine voters this November.

Police seize meth from vehicle of woman accused of stealing from Lincoln store

Police in Lincoln say drugs were found in the vehicle of a woman accused of stealing from a Marden’s.

Maine authorities warn of scam about expiring trademarks

Authorities in Maine say businesses, nonprofit groups and government organizations should be wary of a scam about expiring trademarks.

Maine reports 145 new coronavirus infections

(AP) The Maine CDC reported 145 additional coronavirus cases and no new deaths Friday.

Maine CDC investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ disease

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control is trying to determine if four cases of Legionnaires’ disease are connected in the Bangor area, officials said Thursday.

Maine town offers $200 to get fully vaccinated

SOUTH THOMASTON, Maine (AP) A Maine town is offering $200 to entice residents to become fully vaccinated — doubling the president’s recommendation for financial incentives — but some say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.

Police, OSHA to investigate fatal construction accident in Auburn

The death of a 21-year-old working to help install an inground pool in Auburn is being investigated as a workplace fatality.

Police investigate death of man in Lewiston

Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in Lewiston Thursday afternoon.

Portland to encourage universal indoor masking as county-level virus spread increases

The City of Portland is asking residents to wear masks indoors, with Cumberland County now among the areas in the state experiencing high or substantial levels of coronavirus spread.