Maine’s ‘Beach to Beacon’ race will again be virtual in ’21

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) One of Maine’s most beloved road races will again be a virtual event this year.

Maine starts COVID-19 shot rollout to kids

Maine has started its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to middle schoolers and early high schoolers.

2-year-old fires gun found on nightstand in West Bath home, injures himself and his parents

A 2-year-old boy in Maine shot and wounded his parents Wednesday after discovering a handgun on a nightstand, police said.

Maine eyes tighter controls on pesticide use at schools

A committee of the Maine Legislature has approved a proposal designed to provide better access to information about pesticides on school grounds.

Governor Mills proposes second part of state budget aimed at boosting education funding

Governor Janet Mills has unveiled the second part of her budget proposal, which she says would cover more than half the costs for local schools to operate.

Wilton Blueberry Festival cancelled again in 2021

The 2021 Maine Lobster Festival is a no-go and now another festival celebrating a Maine staple has been nixed for a second year because of the pandemic.

Award honors all Maine school nurses for virus-strained year

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has decided to give its “School Nurse of the Year” award to all the school nurses in the state.

Maine proposal looks to protect teachers from bullying

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal designed to protect teachers and other school employees from bullying.

UPS drivers picket in Maine over long hours during pandemic

AUBURN, Maine (AP) United Parcel Service drivers represented by the Teamsters union picketed Wednesday at a distribution hub to call attention to long hours and extra days being worked in the pandemic.

No injuries after tractor-trailer carrying explosives goes off the road in Sabattus

The driver of a tractor-trailer hauling explosives that hit a guardrail in Sabattus on Tuesday was not injured.