Unemployment claims tick up as Maine battles virus surge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Unemployment claims are ticking up in Maine just as the state deals with a surge in cases of the coronavirus.

Power corridor construction to begin with Army Corps permit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Army Corps of Engineers has granted the final permit necessary for construction to proceed on a 145-mile power transmission line corridor through western Maine.

Investigation into deaths of man and woman in Richmond continues

An investigation into the deaths of a man and woman in a Richmond apartment building revealed one of them died of an apparent suicide.

GOP Sen. Collins beats Gideon in hard-fought race in Maine

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has won the hardest-fought race of her career, turning back a challenge by Democrat Sara Gideon.

Biden wins Maine’s popular vote, at least 3 electoral votes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Democrat Joe Biden surged to a statewide victory in Maine early Wednesday, winning at least three of the state’s four electoral votes in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump.

Testing availability a concern as COVID-19 cases surge

As a surge in positive COVID-19 cases continues in Maine, some health officials are concerned on what impact this will…

As polls close, ‘No CMP Corridor’ continues on

After a failed attempt to get on the ballot this year, a new petition drive has began aimed at blocking…

Polls have closed, though no guarantee on results for Senate race

Nothing has been ordinary as it relates to elections in Maine. From a recording breaking number of absentee ballots, nearly…

Auburn man charged in fatal shooting of 18-year-old

Police in Lewiston have charged a 20-year-old Auburn man in connection with a fatal shooting on Halloween night.

Woman who killed ex-husband in front of kids loses appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the conviction and 32-year prison sentence for a woman convicted of murdering her former husband in front of their young children.