Governor’s administration accelerates business reopenings in rural counties

Governor Janet Mills’ administration is accelerating the opening of businesses in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.

Edgecomb man dies in Wiscasset crash

An Edgecomb man was killed Wednesday in a crash in Wiscasset Wednesday morning, police say.

Higher education leaders in Maine prep for reopening of campuses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Higher education leaders in Maine released a framework for reopening the state’s colleges and universities on Thursday that prioritizes on-campus learning in the fall.

Police investigate physical altercation that led to man’s death in Auburn

Police say a man died after they responded to reports of a physical altercation outside an Auburn apartment complex Wednesday night.

11,000 initial jobless claims filed as Maine labor officials investigate unemployment fraud

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Labor said it recorded about 11,000 initial claims for state unemployment insurance for the week ending May 30.

Maine supreme court upholds conviction in baby’s death

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 6-month-old-boy in Millinocket.

Police: Man in arson case paddled canoe with items for fire

A man has been held without bail on a charge of setting fire to a New Hampshire middle school, and police believe he paddled a canoe from Maine with a propane tank and a bucket of flammable liquid.

Police investigate human remains discovered in Waldo County

State police in Maine say they’re investigating the discovery of human remains in a stream by kayakers.

Maine sheriff calls for peaceful demonstrations during Trump visit

GUILFORD, Maine (AP) — A sheriff urged demonstrators to protest peacefully during President Donald Trump’s visit Friday to a medical products company.

Quarantine tourists in Vacationland? Maybe not, after all

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine leaders are considering a “layered” approach instead of a 14-day quarantine for tourists who might be bringing the coronavirus to the state, its top economic official said.