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.

Maine’s live venues impacted by pandemic can apply for federal grants starting this weekend

A new program established as part of the American Rescue Plan will provide financial aid to struggling live venues.

Maine counties moved to yellow designation under school health advisory system

Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties are now in the yellow category under Maine’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Motorcyclist charged in road rage incident in Knox County

Police arrested and charged a motorcyclist after he allegedly pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident.

Police ask for help finding missing Rockland man

Police in Maine are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man from Rockland.

Maine grant program may aid tourism, hospitality industries during pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might create a grant program designed to help the state’s tourism and hospitality industries, which have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine passes bill to expand care for non-citizen immigrants

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine bill that would expand health care options for immigrants who are not U.S. citizens has passed a test in committee.