Senate passes $1.9 trillion virus package

WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition, moving closer to a milestone political…

Fire investigators asking for public’s help investigating fatal New Vineyard fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in New Vineyard on Thursday took the life of one person.

Portland sewage project will lead to highway ramp closures, city says

The city of Portland says work to connect utilities to a new sewage facility will lead to closures on I-295 for eight weeks.

New unemployment claims in Maine fall below 2,000

New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in months.

Maine woman impaled by tree limb has 7 broken ribs, husband says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine passenger who was impaled when a falling pine tree struck the vehicle she was riding in suffered seven broken ribs, but she’s getting better day by day, her husband said Friday.

Maine supplemental budget goes to full legislature after panel’s party-line vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democrats and Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee have agreed to fully match the federal government’s tax relief for Maine businesses that received forgivable pandemic loans, but they’re still at odds over other provisions of the supplemental budget.

Maine to increase capacity limits, reopen bars for indoor service and ease travel restrictions

Augusta, MAINE – Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled a plan aimed at boosting Maine’s economy ahead of the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.

Union raises more than $61K for injured shipyard worker

The Machinists Union is providing more than $61,000 to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works.

Defense lawyer alleges “systemic failure” at Maine crime lab

A criminal defense lawyer claims that officials have withheld information that could reveal “systemic failures” at the state police forensic lab and has filed a lawsuit against Maine for the release of those documents.

Maine now has its first female Eagle Scout

WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) The Maine Pine Tree Council’s first female Eagle Scout is being described as a role model to girls in her troop.