Maine road deaths didn’t drop with fewer motorists amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fewer motorists on the roads during the pandemic didn’t translate to fewer traffic deaths in 2020 in Maine, officials said.

150-year-old Bible spared from fire at Maine church

Firefighters responding to a fire at a church in Unity saved the building — and a 150-year-old Bible.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop

A coronavirus outbreak at a Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop is under investigation by the Maine CDC.

Maine sees dip in crime rate in 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Public Safety says the number of crimes reported in the state has decreased for an eighth consecutive year, even though violent crimes grew by 3.1 percent.

Renters face deadline for help as COVID-19 infections grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Renters have until Wednesday to apply for assistance from the Maine State Housing Authority.

Maine man arrested for manslaughter in fatal crash

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine man charged with manslaughter in a fatal crash that killed his passenger on July 7 is being detained at the Penobscot County Jail.

Maine CDC reports 590 cases, seven deaths as vaccination effort continues

The Maine CDC reported seven new deaths and 590 additional cases of the coronavirus Tuesday morning.

Maine land trust opens new York preserve to the public

YORK, Maine (AP) A Maine land trust has opened a forest preserve in a southern Maine town to the public.

Traffic stop triggers 4 arrests, seizure of fentanyl

GRAY, Maine (AP) A routine traffic stop in Maine led to the seizure of cash, guns and 500 grams of fentanyl, law enforcement officials said.

Maine reports more than 400 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine CDC reported 439 new cases of the coronavirus Monday.