Maine bear hunt nears as hunters can now set bait

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s annual fall bear hunt is getting closer as hunters are now able to lay bait…

25 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths Saturday

The Maine CDC reported 25 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, but no new deaths leaving the death toll at 123.…

New bill would allow bars, restaurants to sell alcohol to-go until at least 2022

Selling alcohol to-go has been a lifeline for many bars and restaurants during the pandemic, and if a new bill passes, they could keep doing it for another two years.

Some Maine schools to offer families options on how students should return to classroom

As schools unveil their tentative plans for the upcoming year, everyone involved needs to be prepared for changes.

Maine recommends reopening schools, cites low virus risks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Schools around Maine are at relatively low risk for the new coronavirus, and that means all of them can open with in-person instruction this year, state officials said Friday.

Maine revises swimming restrictions following state’s first deadly shark attack

The state on Friday announced changes to the swimming restrictions at two state parks, which were put in place following the state’s first deadly shark attack.

Shipbuilder, striking workers to head to bargaining table

BATH, Maine (AP) Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and the union representing striking workers are headed back to the negotiating table for the first time since a strike began more than a month ago.

Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one death

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported one new death and 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

Maine to provide additional relief for renters hit hard by pandemic

Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that the state is expanding its COVID-19 Rental Assistance program.

Maine CDC reports another coronavirus-related death

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) State health officials reported Thursday that another Mainer has died with COVID-19.