Truck driver charged with OUI after crash in New Gloucester

The driver of a tractor-trailer truck was arrested after his rig crashed in New Gloucester early Wednesday morning.

Maine governor quarantines after possible COVID-19 exposure

Maine’s governor said Tuesday she is quarantining after exposure to someone who is believed to have COVID-19.

Federal judge denies CMP motion to delay or dismiss

A federal judge has denied a motion by Central Maine Power and its parent companies to dismiss or delay a case brought by customers who allege that they received inaccurate charges from a new billing system and that the company attempted to conceal the defect.

Chamber sues over pandemic emergency wage in Portland

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is suing over an emergency wage provision that’s part of a minimum wage increase that city voters approved on Nov. 3.

NTSB: Pickup driver’s drug use critical in death of 7 bikers

The National Transportation Safety Board has found that a pickup driver’s drug use was the reason for a crash that killed seven New Hampshire motorcyclists.

Maine climate plan calls for climate neutrality by 2045

Maine’s Democratic governor says she will seek to use a series of law change proposals to help the state reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

Maine saw record voter participation in presidential race

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says Maine had a record-breaking voter turnout in the election that was conducted safely despite the pandemic.

Maine forestry officials locate trees suspected of harboring an invasive pest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Forestry officials in Maine says they’ve located most of the ash trees suspected of harboring an invasive pest.

Maine grants $30M to aid health care providers amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has launched a grant program designed to help health care organizations continue serving patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Powerful winds knock out power to more than 100,000 Maine homes, businesses

A powerful storm with gusts topping 60 mph swept through Maine Monday night and into Tuesday morning, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.