Maine’s live venues impacted by pandemic can apply for federal grants starting this weekend

A new program established as part of the American Rescue Plan will provide financial aid to struggling live venues.

Maine counties moved to yellow designation under school health advisory system

Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Motorcyclist charged in road rage incident in Knox County

Police arrested and charged a motorcyclist after he allegedly pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident.

Police ask for help finding missing Rockland man

Police in Maine are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man from Rockland.

Maine grant program may aid tourism, hospitality industries during pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might create a grant program designed to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industries, which have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine passes bill to expand care for non-citizen immigrants

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine bill that would expand health care options for immigrants who are not U.S. citizens has passed a test in committee.

FBI warns New Englanders about fake government agent scams

The FBI’s Boston office is warning New Englanders about scammers claiming to be a government official and using intimidation or threats to get money from victims.

Drug agents seize methamphetamine from three locations linked to Porter woman

A Porter woman is in custody following a months-long investigation by Maine drug agents.

Two indicted in 2012 Portland shooting death

Portland police say two people have been indicted in a 2012 homicide.

Free feminine hygiene products approved for Maine schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to provide free feminine hygiene products in Maine schools has received a key approval in committee.