Maine committee votes to expand safety officer insurance

A Maine legislative committee has advanced a proposal to expand health insurance access for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Court: Apple owes more than $500K in sales taxes in Maine

The state supreme court says Apple should have paid taxes on the full price of iPhones sold at discounts through wireless carrier plans at its stores in Maine.

Maine hospital set to launch COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Portland Expo

The Portland Expo building will become a mass vaccination site next month.

Maine bishop calls governor’s capacity limit for houses of worship “unacceptable”

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said Thursday that changes to the state rules about religious gatherings won’t allow many more of the state’s Catholics to attend services in person.

Nestle selling North American bottled-water brands for $4.3B

Global food giant Nestle is selling its North American bottled-water brands for $4.3 billion.

Androscoggin County Commissioners shoot down anti-mask resolution

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Androscoggin County Commission has turned down a resolution proposed by a commissioner who opposes mask mandates.

Yarmouth Clam Festival cancelled for second year in a row

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of Maine’s annual celebration of clams for the second straight year.

Maine broke record for overdose deaths during pandemic year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Drug overdose deaths in Maine appeared to increase during the first month of the year after a record-setting 2020.

Collins: Maine GOP should focus on elections, not rebuke

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) In response to an attack from members of her own party, Sen. Susan Collins is suggesting the Maine GOP should learn from her success as New England’s only Republican on Capitol Hill instead of rebuking her for voting to convict former President Donald Trump.

Governor Mills extends emergency declaration for 30 days

Maine’s state of civil emergency has been extended for another month, as the state comes up on a year of combatting the pandemic.