Maine schools’ population falls nearly 5% amid the pandemic

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Enrollment in Maine public schools dropped by 4.4%, nearly 8,000 students, between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, according to state Department of Education data.

Four arrested on drug trafficking charges in Augusta

Police arrested a group of men accused of trafficking drugs in Augusta on Tuesday.

More than half of Maine’s eligible population is vaccinated

More than half the eligible population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in every county in Maine.

Canadian tribes threaten to sue over transmission corridor

MONTREAL (AP) Several tribes are threatening to sue to stop construction on the Canadian side of the border on a transmission corridor that aims to provide hydropower to the New England power grid.

Portland police investigate after they say unruly crowd shot fireworks at them

Police in Portland say officers were shot at by fireworks when confronting a group of people who were setting them off illegally.

Maine launches text alert system to address drug epidemic

Maine is adding another tool in it’s arsenal to try to combat drug overdoses.

Old Orchard Beach officers respond to domestic violence incident

On July 3rd, officers of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence on Cedar Avenue.

Coast Guard ship to stop in Maine as part of bicentennial celebration

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is coming to Portland in honor of Maine’s belated bicentennial celebration.

Portland’s hazard pay wage won’t take effect until Jan. 1

The Maine supreme court says an $18-per-hour emergency minimum wage increase in Portland will not go into effect until next year.

New Hampshire teen accused of stealing truck, causing pursuit in Maine

Maine State Police say a 17-year-old girl who stole a truck from New Hampshire and led police on a chase through multiple Maine towns was taken into custody.