Maine electric utility appoints new CEO

Central Maine Power has appointed a new President and CEO.

New Maine border chief is agency vet familiar with state

The new U.S. Border Patrol chief for Maine’s border with Canada is a veteran of the agency who has also served on the border with Mexico.

Feds eye new rules to protect right whales from fishing gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear.

Maine CDC director expects sharp increase in coronavirus cases

(AP) The number of daily cases of the virus in Maine has leveled off in recent days but is likely to increase soon.

Governor urges Mainers to get their now-approved COVID shots

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The full approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine means it’s time for Maine’s remaining unvaccinated people to get their shots, the governor said.

Westbrook police ask for help locating missing woman

Police say a Westbrook woman went missing on Monday, and are asking for the public’s help to find her.

Officials publish COVID-19 vaccination rates for Maine students by school district

The state of Maine has published estimated vaccination rates for students in each school district, with the start of the school year right around the corner.

Giant rubber ducky takes flight; where will it land next?

A 25-foot inflatable duck named Joy disappeared over the weekend, as mysteriously as it arrived, after bringing days of delight to a seaside Maine community.

Governor’s administration says Maine can take in Afghans seeking resettlement

Governor Janet Mills has informed the Biden administration that Maine is willing to take in Afghans who are fleeing the country after it fell to Taliban rule.

Drought disaster relief loans available for Maine businesses

Maine’s governor is calling on small businesses around the state to apply for federal disaster loans that are available because of the drought the state suffered earlier in the summer.