Maine’s 1st female governor pleased with Harris’ milestone

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The first woman to be elected governor in Maine stressed the milestone of a woman serving as vice president in congratulating Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joseph Biden on Wednesday.

New leader takes over Capitol Police after social media flap

With the Maine State House on high alert for protests, a new leader has taken over the Capitol Police Department that’s tasked with protecting the state government complex.

Affidavit: Girl reported ‘voices’ telling her to kill family

A father who was stabbed by his 11-year-old daughter told police she’d told him she heard “voices” urging her to kill her family.

Officials broke law with false virus resolution, ACLU says

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine says a rural Maine county violated the state’s open meeting law when it adopted a resolution that misled the public about the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers want Capitol Police chief to be placed on leave

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) More than 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling on Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin to be placed on administrative leave while his social media posts are being investigated.

New buyers for decrepit ski resort ask for county support

(AP) Potential buyers of a Maine ski resort that has fallen into disrepair are asking for the support of county leaders.

Former Maine developer receives pardon from Trump

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A former Maine developer who violated federal campaign law by exceeding donation limits was pardoned Wednesday by President Donald Trump.

Flu cases plummet this season amid the coronavirus pandemic

Maine officials have reported 85% fewer flu cases this season than what is typically reported.

Thousands of Moderna vaccine doses delivered to Maine exceeded safe temperature threshold

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. CDC are working with Operation Warp Speed to determine how 4,400 doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine that arrived in Maine exceeded their temperature requirements.

Maine journal looking for public’s environmental submissions

ORONO, Maine (AP) A conservation journal edited at the University of Maine is looking for submissions from the public about the state’s environment.