COVID outbreak prompts lockdown at Maine jail

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine county declared an emergency at its jail due to a COVID-19 outbreak and a lack of corrections officers.

Public utility backers seek to thwart debt approval hurdle

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The tug of war over the future of Central Maine Power is continuing behind the scenes, with utility opponents seeking to thwart a referendum to require voter approval for long-term debt for the proposed buyout.

Maine hits milestone with 1M fully vaccinated residents

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than 1 million Mainers have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, an important milestone in keeping residents safe, Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday.

University of Southern Maine president to step down soon

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The president of the University of Southern Maine is going to step down at the end of the academic year.

Maine to get $1.5M to clean up more brownfields

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Three Maine organizations are going to receive about $1.5 million from the federal government to help clean up more of the state’s brownfields.

4 Maine counties still below two-thirds fully vaccinated

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) About three-quarters of Maine’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, but four counties remain below two-thirds.

More than $60M spent in a battle over hydropower corridor

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Spending on a fall referendum aimed at stopping a utility corridor in western Maine has topped $60 million, with energy companies pouring money into advertising ahead of the vote.

What is on the November Ballot in Maine and how do you make sense of it?

Here is a handy guide on what is on the November Ballot in Maine so you can make the right vote:

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in Portland

A man was arrested and being accused of stabbing another man in the back at Deering Oaks Park in Portland

Judiciary Committee advances nomination of new US attorney

(AP) The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced the nomination of longtime federal prosecutor Darcie McElwee to serve as U.S. attorney for Maine.