Maine jails seek COVID-19 vaccines for inmates

Some county jails are making alternative arrangements to get COVID-19 vaccines for inmates because of the slow pace of deliveries from the Maine Department of Corrections.

Moths that cause itchy rash primed for big year in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Maine Forest Service is warning residents that this could be an especially bad summer for a species of invasive moth that causes an itchy rash in people.

Murder trial is only 2nd since pandemic in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Jury selection got underway Monday in what’s only the second murder trial to be held in Maine since the start of the pandemic.

Consultant: Refurbished ferry terminal would cost up to $21M

The town has agreed to lease part of the 7-acre property to Bay Ferries, which has been trying to revive The CAT catamaran ferry service between Bar Harbor and Nova Scotia.

Less ice on Maine lakes could impact water quality, fish

Researchers and environmental advocates tell the newspaper that the change could worsen water quality by promoting the growth of algae.

Maine: New school caution urged as virus cases keep rising

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine officials are urging more precaution in schools due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in…

Maine close to bringing more local food into schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to aid public schools in buying more…

Collins helps propose bill to help military spouses save for retirement

Under the bill, businesses with 100 employees or fewer would be eligible for a tax credit of up to $500 per year per military spouse.

UMaine calls on land managers and citizen scientists to help collect ticks

The university says land managers and citizen scientists collect the ticks, which are then identified and tested for pathogens.

Surveillance footage led investigators to suspect in 2012 Portland killing

Portland’s police chief is extending his thanks to investigators for solving a cold case dating back to 2012.