FEMA’s ‘mobile vaccination unit’ begins trek across Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine deployed its mobile vaccination unit on Monday as part of an effort to get COVID-19 shots to remote corners of the state.

Gas prices down slightly in Maine

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Gas prices have fallen slightly in New Hampshire and Maine, but have increased a bit in Vermont in the past week.

Four people saved from burning home in Westbrook

Two of the people at the house were transported to Maine Medical Center with smoke inhalation.

Maine lawmaker wants to require insurance companies to cover HIV prevention drugs

Democratic Sen. Heather Sanborn, of Portland, submitted the proposal, which was the subject of a hearing before the Maine Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.

Farmer’s Almanac says to expect warm, stormy summer

Summer is fast approaching, and the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warm but stormy one this year.

Maine man charged with lying to get $60,000 PPP loan

A Maine man accused of lying to get a $60,000 loan from the Paycheck Protection Program and spending some of the money on shopping is facing federal charges.

Portland man hospitalized after crash on interstate in Saco

Police say a Portland man was injured in a crash on I-95 in Saco.

Suspect in custody following stabbing in Portland

Portland police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with an alleged stabbing.

Senators propose support for child abuse hotline

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of senators wants to provide federal support to a national hotline that handles calls about child abuse.

Initial unemployment claims rise in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New unemployment claims rose again in Maine despite an increase in hiring around the country.