Committee gives green light for fall sports at Maine schools

The fall sports season at Maine’s schools got the green light in a key vote this week.

Police search for wanted Saco man

Police in York County are asking for the public’s help tracking down a wanted man.

Westbrook lab to hire 1,200 people after FDA approves new $5 coronavirus test

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) Abbott Diagnostics announced Thursday it’ll be hiring 1,200 people at its Westbrook lab following federal approval of a $5 diagnostic test for the coronavirus.

Report of a plane crash on lake in Falmouth was a false alarm, police say

Police say a report of a plane crash on a lake in Falmouth Wednesday was a false alarm.

University of Maine System reports 7th coronavirus case among students

The school says they’re asymptomatic and are in isolation.

85 coronavirus cases tied to Millinocket wedding reception, public health officials say

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) The Maine CDC said Wednesday it has now identified 85 cases of COVID-19 that are linked to a wedding reception in Millinocket.

Maine maple syrup producers will hold open weekend after all

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The coronavirus pandemic canceled Maine’s annual spring celebration of maple syrup, but the event will finally take place this fall.

Maine lobster fisherman’s pro-Trump speech sets off political spat

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine lobster fisherman spoke in favor of President Donald Trump’s trade policies during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, earning a rebuke from the state’s Democratic party, which faults Trump for hurting the industry.

Large Maine salmon farm clears key regulatory hurdle

BELFAST, Maine (AP) A Maine environmental board has issued draft permits to the developer of a large salmon farm that would be built on land.

Maine Senate convenes for 1st time since March

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate convened for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic to vote on nominees to a state ethics commission.