Dry summer brings blessed relief from biting insects

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Many folks have been spending more time outdoors during the pandemic, and fortunately there were fewer…

Federal appeals court will rule on Maine COVID restrictions

A federal appeals court will make a ruling about whether rules designed to prevent spread of the new coronavirus in Maine are unconstitutional.

Sanford ordinance requires use of masks in public places

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN) People in Sanford must now wear face coverings in public places where social distancing isn’t possible.

Maine approves more marijuana business licenses

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine’s marijuana regulators plan to allow two more cannabis businesses, both of which are slated to be located in Bangor.

‘Freeport Flag Ladies’ call for unity as nation remembers 9/11

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) The three women dubbed the “Freeport flag ladies” came out of retirement on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Black man must wear mask, over his objection, during trial

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine judge says a Black man who’s going on trial for murder must wear a mask even though he thinks it could prejudice jurors against him.

Silver Alert issued for Washington County man

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man in Washington County.

Football and indoor volleyball are a no-go for Maine’s fall school sports season

A plan released by the Maine Principal’s Association calls for the delay of tackle football and indoor volleyball at Maine schools until late winter or early spring.

UMaine system begins phase 3 of coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will enter phase 3 of it’s random asymptomatic coronavirus screening strategy.

Machiasport teen on motorized bicycle killed in head-on collision

MACHIASPORT, Maine (WGAN) Maine State Police say a 15-year-old from Machiasport was killed when his motorized bicycle collided with a car.