Maine schools told to prepare for full-time, in-person fall

The administration of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine’s school districts Wednesday that the state expects all schools to resume full-time, in-person learning in the fall.

Police search for suspect accused of attacking woman in Portland’s West End

Police in Portland are searching for a suspect after a woman said she was attacked with a club.

13-year-old girl rescued from Maine river dies next day

A 13-year-old girl died one day after she was rescued from drowning while playing in the Androscoggin River with her family and friends.

Maine lawmakers give initial approval to ban obscene language on vanity license plates

Maine’s lax approach to vulgarity on vanity license plates may soon become more restrictive.

Mysterious black substance on Wells Beach is many dead bugs

WELLS, Maine (AP) Scientists have determined that a black substance that had settled near the shore line over several days at a beach in Maine is made up of millions of dead bugs.

Maine Senate grants initial approval to proposed COVID-19 Review Commission

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might create a special commission to review the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Coronavirus doses administered in Maine surpasses state’s population

(AP) Maine health officials have reported that health care providers in the state have now administered more doses of coronavirus vaccines than there are residents of Maine.

Man killed in South Portland motorcycle accident identified as retired police officer

Police have released the identity of the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident in South Portland Monday night.

Teenager hospitalized after being pulled from water in Androscoggin County

Police say a 13-year-old girl is in critical condition after being pulled from the Androscoggin River.

Body of missing boater found in water off Waldoboro

Officials say they’ve recovered the body of a man who went missing after taking a boat out on the water off Waldoboro.