Balloon festival in Maine cancelled for second year in a row amid virus concerns

Lewiston’s Great Falls Balloon Festival is once again impacted by the pandemic, with organizers announcing that the event has been called off for the second year in a row.

Lawsuit over Uber driver’s refusal of guide dog can go on

A judge in Maine has ruled that a woman who has impaired vision can go ahead with a claim against Uber, which she has said discriminated against her by refusing to allow her guide dog into a vehicle.

Maine man pleads guilty to bomb threats at NH city hall building

A Scarborough man has pleaded guilty in federal court to calling in computer-generated voice bomb threats to the City Hall in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

State AG finds officers were justified in fatally shooting Maine man

Maine’s attorney general has concluded that a fatal shooting by police in which officers mistook a knife for a gun was justified.

Maine lawmaker eyes fixes for racial disparity in prenatal care

A Maine lawmaker has introduced a bill designed to address a racial disparity in prenatal care among expectant mothers in the state.

Navy secretary joined by Medal of Honor recipient in Maine

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker attended a ceremony featuring a Medal of Honor recipient during a visit to Maine.

Maine couple celebrates bicentennial with hidden treasure

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of Mainers have hidden $20,000 somewhere in the state and they’re inviting treasure-seekers to come and get it.

Richmond elementary school student brought gun to school, police say

RICHMOND, Maine (AP) Police are investigating a case in which a student brought a gun to an elementary school in Richmond, Maine.

Maine PUC to investigate CMP’s handling of solar projects

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) Maine’s utility regulators have formally launched an investigation into Central Maine Power’s handling of solar projects.

All Mainers 16 and older can now try to schedule a coronavirus vaccination appointment

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Every resident of the state of Maine who is at least 16 years old is now eligible for a coronavirus vaccination.