Medical team arriving by boat with vaccine on Maine islands

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vaccinations are coming to Maine’s islands.

Portland’s racial equity panel calls for more police oversight

The Racial Equity Steering Committee was appointed by Mayor Kate Snyder and City Council in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter demonstrations last year. 

John Travolta lists Maine home for $5,000,000.00

Built in 1903, the 10,830-square-foot home has 20 bedrooms and sits on a 48-acre estate along the ocean in Islesboro.

Maine airports to receive $10 million for upgrades

Nearly half the money is going to Portland International Jetport, and another $2.65 million will go to Bangor International Airport.

Baby treated for hypothermia and frostbite after mother leaves in car

The mother, 32-year-old Ashley Bragg, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and domestic violence reckless conduct.

Maine lawmaker introduces law to require cleaning snow off vehicle roofs

White says action is required “before tragedy strikes” as it did in New Hampshire. That state adopted a law after a woman was killed by a flying chunk of ice.

Attorney seeks new trial for man who killed deputy

The attorney for a man who killed a deputy in Maine is seeking a new trial because prosecutors failed to turn over information that could have helped the defense.

Baby left alone in cold vehicle; mother faces charges

Police in Maine say a frantic search for a missing 1-year-old ended with the discovery of the baby in a car seat in a cold vehicle.

Docs remind parents to catch up kids on shots amid pandemic

Pediatricians in Maine are reminding parents to get their children caught up on routine immunizations, which many students have missed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine committee votes to expand safety officer insurance

A Maine legislative committee has advanced a proposal to expand health insurance access for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers.