Maine’s historic ranked vote could play big role in election

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine’s historic use of a ranked voting system could play a role in the determining the…

42 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths Saturday

The Maine CDC reported 42 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, and no new deaths. This leaves the death toll at…

Lawsuit to extend absentee ballot deadline shot down by Maine Supreme Court

Maine’s highest court on Friday reaffirmed the deadline for absentee ballots in the November election.

Maine man dies after single-car crash in Lyman

Maine State Police say a motorist who crashed into a tree died died from his injuries at a hospital.

Collins, Gideon clash in 4th debate in US Senate campaign

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine seized the opportunity during a debate with Democratic challenger Sara Gideon to point out that she’s busy legislating during the pandemic.

Bill would seek to target misinformation purveyors in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s Democratic Senate president believes the state needs to do more to combat the spread of misinformation on the Internet.

Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Nebraska and Maine aren’t exactly swing states in the race to pick the next president, but each one has something to offer next month that could give them a huge amount of sway: a single electoral vote.

York County says coronavirus outbreak at jail is over

York County officials say an outbreak of coronavirus that infected more than 80 people at the county jail is over.

Fire marshals unable to determine causes of two fires in Maine

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated two fires in recent days, one in Machiasport and another in Bangor.

New Balance factory in Skowhegan evacuated after possible exposure to hazardous chemical

Multiple agencies were on scene in what appears to be an incident of exposure to a hazardous chemical at the New Balance factory store in Skowhegan on Thursday afternoon.