Man already convicted of rapes, pleads guilty to 2 more

A man already in prison for two rapes in Massachusetts in the 1990s has pleaded guilty to raping two more women.

Sen. Collins asks US Defense Dept. to consider new equipment for future pandemics

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s Republican senator believes the Pentagon needs to consider new equipment in preparation for future pandemics.

Maine AG: No vaccines for ineligible people

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s attorney general has issued a warning to health care providers in the state against administering COVID-19 vaccines to ineligible people.

Marijuana sales continue to surge higher in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Sales of marijuana in Maine are continuing an upward trend since the product finally reached stores.

UMaine announces $110M for athletic facility upgrades

ORONO, Maine (AP) The University of Maine plans to spend $110 million to modernize athletic facilities over the next decade with a new basketball building, three new outdoor artificial turf fields and two new domed facilities.

Sen. Collins backs grant to help nation’s homeless amid pandemic

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has joined a group of senators that has introduced an act designed to help tackle the problem of homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DHHS updating rules for involuntary commitments after ruling

Maine is updating its involuntary commitment process following a state supreme court ruling that said psychiatric patients may not be held for extended periods in emergency rooms without a judge getting involved.

Maine GOP to consider rebuking Collins over impeachment vote

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The chair of the Maine Republican Party says there will be a meeting soon to discuss Sen. Susan Collins’ impeachment vote.

Apprenticeship act to include Maine lobstermen, loggers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Some of Maine’s most longstanding industries will be eligible for federal funding under an expanded apprenticeship program.

Maine dog owners have to June to renew licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine dog owners won’t be left in a tough spot over overdue dog licenses this year.