Suspect reaches for Bangor officer’s weapon during traffic stop, report says

Bangor police say a suspect was armed with a knife and he “attempted to remove one of the officer’s weapons from its holster” after he was stopped near Odlin Road and Interstate 395. The traffic stop occurred Monday at about 11:30 p.m.

Maine reports 375 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

(WGAN) The Maine CDC has reported another 375 coronavirus cases across the state. The new infections are from a three-day period, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Fall sports underway against backdrop of rising infections in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Practice for fall sports is getting underway this week at Maine high schools against a backdrop of growing coronavirus infections.

10-year-old critically injured in all-terrain vehicle crash in Maine

TURNER, Maine (AP) Game wardens are investigating an all-terrain vehicle rash in which the 10-year-old operator was critically injured, officials said.

Sen. Collins, Rep. Pingree weigh in on U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation issued statements Monday as the Taliban establishes control in Afghanistan following the departure of U.S. military forces.

Lobbying costs surpass $4m in Maine during the pandemic

Despite the pandemic limiting access to lawmakers, corporate and political interests working to influence the Maine State House spent $4 million on lobbyists in 2021.

New York man accused of drug trafficking arrested after arriving in Maine by bus

A New York man has been arrested on drug charges following a tip from the public.

Rural sewage plants hit by ransomware attacks in Maine

A pair of ransomware attacks on sewage treatment plants in rural Maine communities demonstrates that small towns need to be just as vigilant as larger communities in protecting against hackers, local officials said.

Cheesemakers, aquaculturists, farmers to get grants in Maine

SYDNEY, Maine (AP) A cheese guild in Sydney, an aquaculture center in Walpole and the Maine Farmland Trust are among the recipients of the state of Maine’s agricultural development grants this year.

Maine hunting seasons to start in 2 weeks with bear hunt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s fall hunting seasons are set to begin in two weeks with the start of the bear hunt.