Unemployment increases in Maine, reversing a trend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The number of Maine residents filing new unemployment claims went up last week after it had been trending downward.

Republicans stall efforts to reconvene Maine Legislature

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) An effort to reconvene the Maine Legislature for a special session has been thwarted by Republicans who want to limit business to coronavirus-related legislation and to set a strict time limit.

With primary win, Gideon reaps $3.7M more for Collins fight

Democratic Senate candidate Sara Gideon is reaping a crowdsourced windfall of $3.7 million thanks to her primary victory.

Police investigate after Knox man trapped beneath vehicle in driveway dies

Police in Waldo County say a man died after getting trapped underneath a vehicle in his driveway.

Mainers can use ranked voting for president, state rules

Maine voters are poised to become the first group of voters in U.S. history to be able to use a ranked style of voting for president, following a ruling by the secretary of state.

Belfast Summer concerts stay afloat with nautical solution

For over 25 years, Belfast has had the pleasure of hosting musicians in its streets on a weekly basis as part of the ‘Belfast Summer Nights’. However, the pandemic and social distancing put a halt on this heartwarming tradition. That is, until its founders devised a creative solution: boats!

Police encounter alligator during Skowhegan drug bust

A Skowhegan search warrant led to the arrest of three people and the confiscation of roughly $12,000 worth of heroin, cocaine, Fentanyl, and other drug related paraphernalia, as well as a two-foot long live alligator. 

Pandemic might be contributing to overdose spike, experts say

Portland overdose prevention workers have speculated that the recent spike in overdoses in the region may be caused by the pandemic. More specifically due to the isolation many have faced at their most vulnerable time.

Maine Attorney General calls for childcare relief

Maine’s attorney general has joined a group including more than 20 of his counterparts to call for the federal government to provide financial help for childcare providers in the next round of stimulus money.

Amtrak adds more Maine stops

The Amtrak train that provides service from Maine to Boston will soon add more round trips as part of its service restoration.