Chamber sues over pandemic emergency wage in Portland

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is suing over an emergency wage provision that’s part of a minimum wage increase that city voters approved on Nov. 3.

NTSB: Pickup driver’s drug use critical in death of 7 bikers

The National Transportation Safety Board has found that a pickup driver’s drug use was the reason for a crash that killed seven New Hampshire motorcyclists.

Maine climate plan calls for climate neutrality by 2045

Maine’s Democratic governor says she will seek to use a series of law change proposals to help the state reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

Maine saw record voter participation in presidential race

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says Maine had a record-breaking voter turnout in the election that was conducted safely despite the pandemic.

Maine forestry officials locate trees suspected of harboring an invasive pest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Forestry officials in Maine says they’ve located most of the ash trees suspected of harboring an invasive pest.

Maine grants $30M to aid health care providers amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has launched a grant program designed to help health care organizations continue serving patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Powerful winds knock out power to more than 100,000 Maine homes, businesses

A powerful storm with gusts topping 60 mph swept through Maine Monday night and into Tuesday morning, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.

Governor’s administration to launch program to help tourism, hospitality, and retail businesses

The governor’s administration is launching a $40 million economic recovery grant program targeting Maine’s tourism, hospitality and small retail businesses.

Maine tree warden to measure effect of parasitoid flies

Cape Elizabeth’s tree warden has announced that the town will not band trees against the invasive winter moth this winter to measure the progress of the release of parasitoid flies by the Maine Forest Service.

Maine lawmaker to miss swearing in because of COVID-19

The Maine Legislature will be missing at least one member because of COVID-19 when lawmakers convene this week.