Owner of Maine inn where coronavirus outbreak originated speaks out

The owner of an inn that hosted a wedding reception that led to an outbreak of more than 100 coronavirus cases said Friday the staff “worked hard to follow all of the rules” put into place during the pandemic.

Maine SOS appeals ruling in ranked choice referendum battle

Maine’s Secretary of State is appealing a ruling in the state’s superior court that would allow a GOP-backed referendum question challenging ranked choice voting in presidential elections.

Cumberland County DA will not pursue charges against protesters

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office will not pursue charges against 32 protesters who took part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Portland in June.

Over 100 COVID-19 cases traced back to Millinocket area wedding

A wedding and reception in the Millinocket area that took place on August 7th has resulted in 123 coronavirus cases.

Governor’s administration updates COVID-19 risk advisory for Maine schools

The administration of Governor Janet Mills on Friday updated their color-coded coronavirus risk advisory system for Maine’s schools.

Maine governor signs executive order for November election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills is allowing external drop boxes for absentee ballots and will let clerks begin processing ballots earlier to deal with the anticipated heavy volume, her office said Thursday.

Fall sports OK’d by MPA, but that’s not the final word

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine Principals’ Association committee has given its approval for fall sports for high schools, but that’s not the final word.

Committee gives green light for fall sports at Maine schools

The fall sports season at Maine’s schools got the green light in a key vote this week.

Police search for wanted Saco man

Police in York County are asking for the public’s help tracking down a wanted man.

Westbrook lab to hire 1,200 people after FDA approves new $5 coronavirus test

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) Abbott Diagnostics announced Thursday it’ll be hiring 1,200 people at its Westbrook lab following federal approval of a $5 diagnostic test for the coronavirus.