Maine Republican Party decides against censuring Sen. Susan Collins

The Maine Republican Party has decided against formally censuring U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over her vote to convict former President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial.

Murder in daylight at a beach in York

State Police said local authorities in York received multiple 911 calls reporting a man assaulting a woman behind a large rock at Short Sands Beach at around 4 p.m. on Friday.

USS Greeneville getting maintenance, upgrades at shipyard

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville arrived has at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for maintenance and upgrades.

Police in Yarmouth warn residents about suspicious incident involving man offering rides

Yarmouth police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who they say approached a woman and a young child and asked them if they wanted to go for a ride.

COVID-19 variant identified in Brazil found in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that a coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil has been found in the state.

Update to school health advisory system gives green light for in-person learning in Maine

All of Maine’s counties remain green after Friday’s update to the COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Investigation launched after Maine sheriff’s deputy shoots man in armed confrontation

Police are investigating after a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy shot a man in Norridgewock early Friday.

Maine fisheries had productive 2020 despite pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s combined commercial fishing industries managed to top $500 million in value last year despite challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine unemployment claims down down slightly

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New claims for unemployment have ticked down in Maine as the state navigates the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine legislator being investigated for Harvey Weinstein backdrop on Zoom

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine legislator who appeared for Zoom meetings twice with a background that made a joking reference to convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is being investigated by the Legislature’s human resources department.