Maine to transition to Stage 4 of reopening plan; indoor seating capacity to expand

Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday announced Maine’s move to Stage 4 of it’s reopening plan, as the state continues to report a relatively low prevalence of coronavirus.

Pandemic expected to cost Maine’s hospitality industry $1 Billion

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A study says Maine hotels, restaurants and bars will lose $1 billion in direct taxable revenue this year because of the pandemic.

NY man convicted of killing woman, leaving body on roadside in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A New Yorker accused of shooting a woman because she insulted the mother of his children has been convicted of murder in Maine.

12-year-old struck by birdshot in Washington County

DEVERAUX TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) Wardens say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being hit by buckshot from a hunter over the weekend in Washington County.

Man charged with two counts of murder in Waldo County

Police in Waldo County say a man has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

E-mail points to outright ban on masks in jail housing unit

An email points to an outright ban on masks in housing units in a jail dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.

Westbrook police on the lookout for missing woman

Westbrook police are asking for help finding a missing 28-year-old woman.

Wildlife officials investigate hunting accident that sent 12-year-old to the hospital

Police say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in Washington County after getting shot by his father while hunting.

Police investigate fatal shooting in Winthrop

Maine State Police say the death of a man in Winthrop has been ruled a homicide.

In-person absentee balloting underway in several Maine communities

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) In-person absentee balloting got underway Monday in Portland, Lewiston and several other communities now that ballots have been delivered.