Free feminine hygiene products approved for Maine schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to provide free feminine hygiene products in Maine schools has received a key approval in committee.

Sen. Susan Collins supports bill to curb hate crimes during pandemic

(AP) Sen. Susan Collins says she and Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii have reached an agreement about the language of a proposal designed to stop hate crimes in the era of coronavirus.

Maine’s US Senators call for modernization of state’s unemployment system

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s two U.S. senators said the coronavirus pandemic has provided evidence that the state’s unemployment system needs to be modernized.

New program aims to make dental care more affordable for Maine veterans

A program that would make dental care more affordable for Maine veterans is being introduced next month.

Maine police look for new clues in 1992 cold case

Maine State Police are looking for new leads in a decades-old killing.

Maine might put limits on size of all-terrain vehicles

Maine lawmakers might put limits on the size of all-terrain vehicles. 

Baby elvers rocket back up in value in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Tiny baby eels are worth big bucks again in Maine.

Maine college requiring COVID-19 shots

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Another private college in Maine has said it will require students and staff to be vaccinated against coronavirus this fall.

Police say death of woman hit and killed by vehicle in Westbrook was a tragic accident

Police in Westbrook say a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle that was being driven by her husband.

Missing NH man being sought in connection with UMaine threats found in Fryeburg

A man police were seeking in connection with threats made online targeting UMaine has been taken into custody.