UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The University of Maine System will not require students and employees to use vaccines against coronavirus.

Maine company successfully launches rocket in the race for nano-satellites

Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace launched a 20-foot prototype rocket Sunday, hitting an altitude of a little more than 4,000 feet in a first run designed to test the rocket’s propulsion and control systems.

Maine home values up 14% in 2020

Home sales in Maine went up almost 10% last year despite the coronavirus pandemic, and home values went up, as well.

Man charged with making hoax marine distress call

A man has been charged with making a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard in Maine that resulted in a more than five-hour search by boat and helicopter.

Bangor Daily News sues Maine State Police for records

Bangor Daily News has filed a lawsuit against the Maine State Police to force it to unredact discipline records detailing officer misconduct.

Northeast states extend ban on interstate youth hockey

Interstate youth hockey competitions will remain prohibited in New England and New Jersey until at least April 1, the region’s governors said Friday.

Hospital hires anti-union firm to train, dissuade nurses

The Maine Medical Center has hired a consulting firm to provide mandatory training for registered nurses who have begun the process of forming a union.

Franklin County moved to yellow, Cumberland goes green in update to state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system

Schools in Franklin County have been moved to the yellow category and Cumberland has been changed to green under the state’s COVID-19 health advisory system.

Maine unveils new COVID-19 vaccine information website

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine public health authorities have unveiled a new website to help the public keep track of the state’s coronavirus vaccination effort.

Colby College to start artificial-intelligence institute

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) A Maine college is working to establish an institute for artificial intelligence that it said would be the first of its kind at a liberal arts college.