“Let’s Be Kind” PSAs take off

Businesses in Maine have launched a public service announcement with the theme of “Let’s Be Kind” in the wake of some squabbles with customers over mask use.

Portland Rent Relief

Portland has created a $500,000 fund to help residents who are falling behind on their rent payments because of the pandemic.

Maine Nursing homes pending pandemic review

An independent commission is going to review the performance of Maine’s nursing homes during the pandemic.

Maine International Film Festival moves to drive-ins

The Maine International Film Festival is getting underway at a drive-in theater.

Portland Police find firearm and possible suspect of garage shooting

Portland PD report that they now have a person of interest after recovering a firearm they believe to be used in the PPD parking garage shooting on Sunday.

Several legislators benefited from pandemic loans

A federal program criticized by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon for helping special interests provided a forgivable loan of between $1 million and $2 million to the law firm where her husband works, according to data released by the Small Business Administration on Monday. Other legislative leaders from both parties also benefited.

Lewiston school committee member proposes reducing the number of school resource officers

A member of Lewiston’s school committee is putting forth a proposal to end the DARE program and reduce the number of school resource officers.

Saco man involved in “lover’s triangle” charged with attempted murder

A Saco man accused of striking a pedestrian with his car has been charged with attempted murder.

Maine State Trooper struck by fleeing vehicle released from hospital

A Maine State Trooper who was struck by a vehicle during a chase has been released from the hospital.

Maine Cancer researchers awarded $1.9 million grant

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of nearly $2 million to Maine Medical Center Research Institute to look into how fat cells cause tumor cells to resist current treatments.