Maine secures 20,000-plus devices for pandemic home learning

The Maine Department of Education has secured internet access and devices for all Maine schoolchildren who were in need.

Police find missing 3-year-old girl after issuance of Amber Alert

Maine State Police say a missing three-year-old girl was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued Friday morning.

West Paris man arrested after allegedly leading police on 14-mile chase

A West Paris man is behind bars after leading Rumford police on a 14-mile chase that ended in the town of Peru.

3 charged with making and spending counterfeit money

Three New Hampshire residents have been arrested on charges of making counterfeit money in Maine.

Portland cancels July 4th fireworks display

Portland canceled the state’s largest Fourth of July fireworks display, traditionally held on the city’s eastern promenade.

Emera Maine becomes ‘Versant’ after purchase

Maine electric utility Emera Maine has a new name: Versant.

Police search for armed man accused of assaulting woman in Lewiston

Police in Lewiston are searching for an armed man accusing of assaulting a woman with a weapon on Thursday.

New rule allows Maine lodging and hotel businesses to begin taking reservations for June

Governor Janet Mills’ administration says Maine lodging providers can now begin accepting future reservations for those arriving in the state on June 1st and beyond, effective immediately.

Two Maine men accused of possessing child pornography

Maine State Police have charged two men with possessing child pornography in unrelated cases.

Maine CDC says weekly coronavirus test reports are adequate

Maine’s weekly reports on coronavirus testing, instead of daily summaries like those conducted by other states, are adequate for tracking the virus, the Maine Center for Disease Control says.