Maine museum, archives building to close for repairs

The Maine Cultural Building in the state’s capital city will be closed for mechanical upgrades and asbestos abatement.

Motorcyclist injured following crash in Casco

A two-vehicle crash Saturday morning sent a motorcyclist to the hospital via a LifeFlight Helicopter for non-life threatening injuries. Cumberland…

Taste of Maine temporarily closing due to positive COVID-19 test

The Taste of Maine announced Saturday they will temporarily close for two weeks after the owner was made aware of…

Alcohol to-go may extend until at least 2022 under new bill

While restaurants continue to operate in ‘survival mode’ to weather the financial hardships of the pandemic; a new bill may…

Maine bear hunt nears as hunters can now set bait

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s annual fall bear hunt is getting closer as hunters are now able to lay bait…

25 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths Saturday

The Maine CDC reported 25 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, but no new deaths leaving the death toll at 123.…

New bill would allow bars, restaurants to sell alcohol to-go until at least 2022

Selling alcohol to-go has been a lifeline for many bars and restaurants during the pandemic, and if a new bill passes, they could keep doing it for another two years.

Some Maine schools to offer families options on how students should return to classroom

As schools unveil their tentative plans for the upcoming year, everyone involved needs to be prepared for changes.

Maine recommends reopening schools, cites low virus risks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Schools around Maine are at relatively low risk for the new coronavirus, and that means all of them can open with in-person instruction this year, state officials said Friday.

Maine revises swimming restrictions following state’s first deadly shark attack

The state on Friday announced changes to the swimming restrictions at two state parks, which were put in place following the state’s first deadly shark attack.