Striking shipbuilders are losing health coverage in pandemic

The stakes are growing in a strike against shipbuilder Bath Iron Works as company-provided health insurance is running out in the middle of a global pandemic.

UMaine System offers fall coronavirus testing

The University of Maine system will be offering coronavirus testing to all seven of its universities as students and faculty return this upcoming fall semester. 

Body found in Penobscot River identified as missing man, police say

Police say the body recovered from the Penobscot River is that of a Veazie man who was reported missing in January.

Rain finally falls in Maine, lifting restrictions on fires

Maine officials have lifted restrictions about brush burning as rain fell on much of the state.

Portland schools set to vote on resource officers

Portland’s school board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to keep school resourse officers. 

Cumberland County Jail inmate tests positive for coronavirus

All inmates and staff at the Cumberland County Jail will wear masks until further notice due to an inmate testing positive for the coronavirus.

Marijuana testing gets easier

Maine marijuana regulators have created new rules about sample collections that are expected to make the state’s testing system less burdensome.

Health officials investigate small Covid-19 outbreak at Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works reported Monday that two more shipbuilders have tested positive for the coronavirus after another worker tested positive…

Parents charged after infant overdoses on fentanyl

Two parents have been charged after an infant overdosed on fentanyl and was revived with Narcan at a hospital.

Fire Safety top priority amidst skyrocketing firework sales and dry season

As countless firework shows are cancelled state and nationwide, many people are going to their local firework supply to light up their own skies this July 4th. However, with an already record-breaking season for bush fires in Maine, fire safety is more important than ever.