Maine unemployment dips to 6.1 percent

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor says unemployment in the state has dipped close to 6% as the state’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine farmers eligible for federal assistance due to drought

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The federal government is making Maine’s farmers eligible for disaster relief assistance due to the drought that has affected the state.

Family of injured maintenance worker files lawsuit related to deadly Farmington blast

The family of a maintenance worker who was critically injured in a blast in Farmington last September is suing two Maine companies.

Governor Mills weighs in on large gathering at vice president’s rally in Maine

Mills said she was “disappointed” that Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican, held a campaign rally in Hermon on Monday that appeared to exceed the state’s attendance limit for outdoor gatherings.

Pence touts GOP candidates, support for fishermen in Maine

HERMON, Maine (AP) Vice President Mike Pence used an appearance in Maine to tout Republican politicians in the state and boast about the federal government’s support for lobster fishermen.

Portland lets businesses continue to operate outdoors

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Restaurants and retailers will be allowed to continue operating outdoors through the holiday season in Maine’s biggest city.

ACLU of Maine launching Voter Protection Hotline

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine is asking voters who experience difficulty to call a hotline it is launching this election season.

Wardens say father and son likely saved by lifejackets after canoe capsizes in Clifton

Maine wildlife officials say a father and son were saved by their lifejackets when their canoe capsized on a pond in Clifton.

Portland police officer injured while taking suspect into custody

Portland police say an officer was injured while trying to make an arrest.

Maine institute joins COVID-19 group

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Medical Center Research Institute is joining an initiative to create a centralized national data platform that scientists can use to study COVID-19 and identify potential treatments.