‘Freeport Flag Ladies’ call for unity as nation remembers 9/11

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) The three women dubbed the “Freeport flag ladies” came out of retirement on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Black man must wear mask, over his objection, during trial

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine judge says a Black man who’s going on trial for murder must wear a mask even though he thinks it could prejudice jurors against him.

Silver Alert issued for Washington County man

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man in Washington County.

Football and indoor volleyball are a no-go for Maine’s fall school sports season

A plan released by the Maine Principal’s Association calls for the delay of tackle football and indoor volleyball at Maine schools until late winter or early spring.

UMaine system begins phase 3 of coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will enter phase 3 of it’s random asymptomatic coronavirus screening strategy.

Machiasport teen on motorized bicycle killed in head-on collision

MACHIASPORT, Maine (WGAN) Maine State Police say a 15-year-old from Machiasport was killed when his motorized bicycle collided with a car.

Continued jobless claims down slightly last week, Maine Labor Dept. says

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) The Maine Dept. of Labor says roughly 66,000 Mainers filed for continued state and federal jobless claims last week.

Maine scientists get boost for lobster reproduction study

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) Marine officials in Maine are going to try to find a more efficient way to examine the size at which female lobsters reach maturity.

Maine ferry system gets help to keep working amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A ferry system that serves communities in southern Maine is set to receive nearly $2 million in federal funding to keep operating amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Millions in aid coming to lobster harvesters, other fishers

Maine lobster harvesters will be among those who benefit from more than a half billion dollars in federal relief for fishers who have been disrupted by trade hostilities with China.