First-time unemployment claims in Maine rise as newly eligible workers receive benefits

The Maine Dept. of Labor reported Thursday that 16,100 people filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week, breaking the downward trend the state had seen in recent weeks.

Governor convenes committee to address economic impact of coronavirus pandemic

Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday announced the creation of the “Economic Recovery Committee.”

Lebanon woman faces drug charges for the third time in two months

Police arrested a Lebanon woman who began to overdose on meth and heroin while hiding inside of a closet.

Lawmakers hold emergency meeting to address unemployment claim delays

Maine lawmakers are holding an “emergency meeting” to delve into delays in the processing of unemployment claims.

Body of canoeist recovered in Sanford lake

Maine game wardens say they recovered the body of a man who was presumed dead after a canoe flipped as he and two others were fishing on Estes Lake in Sanford.

Bethel business owner defies governor, opens brew pub a second time

BETHEL, Maine (AP) A Maine restaurant owner is once again flouting Democratic Gov. Janet Mill’s executive orders over the coronavirus.

Firefighters battle woods fire in New Gloucester

A road in New Gloucester was temporarily closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a large woods fire.

Credit union donates hand sanitizer to Maine Med nurses

Many local businesses and organizations are banding together to do what they can to help those impacted the most by the coronavirus pandemic.

Missing Westbrook woman found safe

Kyndra Hopkins has been found safe. Police thank the public for their help in locating her.

Sen. King says USDA must aid Maine’s blueberry, potato growers

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support his state’s blueberry and potato industries amid difficulty in the market.