Lobster industry optimistic Biden’s trade policies could benefit sales

President Donald Trump positioned himself as a friend of New England’s lobstermen, but members of the industry said they are looking forward to the possibility of stability under President-elect Joe Biden.

RSU 64 school enacts online learning after positive coronavirus test

In a letter sent to parents, the school announced it will go to remote learning starting Monday, November 23, through Friday, December 4.

Standoff with police in Brewer after man threatens to murder his family

Antonio Burke, 48, of Brewer was arrested on multiple charges after police say Burke had damaged property, attempted to assault a person with a knife, and threatened to return with a firearm to murder his ex-girlfriend and her children.

Live horse racing will end this year at Scarborough Downs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – After 70 years, live horse racing will end this year at the Scarborough Downs racetrack in…

Teen driver pleads guilty in Maine crash that killed 3

CLINTON, Maine (AP) – A teenage driver in a February crash that killed three youths has pleaded guilty in Maine.…

Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can’t pay their rent

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can’t pay their rent because of…

Maine hits 10,000 coronavirus cases, additional death

The Maine CDC reported 165 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of reported cases over the 10,000 mark in the state, to 10,123. The additional death reported is a man in his 70’s from Cumberland County.

Maine home sales surge in price, volume

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Home sales in Maine soared in October, when the median sales price for homes was almost 25% higher than a year ago. The volume of sales was up, too.

Maine renews social media, ad campaign about COVID caution

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is renewing its “Keep Maine Healthy” campaign that seeks to encourage precautions about the coronavirus pandemic.

York County moved to yellow under Maine’s COVID-19 health advisory system

York County joins several other Maine counties in the yellow category under the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.