Philanthropists cover child care costs for Maine healthcare workers amid pandemic

Two philanthropic organizations are helping health care workers during the pandemic by paying for childcare.

Newspaper: N95 masks weren’t allocated based on population

Maine received less than a third fewer protective respirator masks per resident from the national stockpile than Vermont or Rhode Island, but more than three times that of Texas, a newspaper reported.

Maine teen suffers multiple injuries after falling into gorge

WEST FORKS, Maine (AP) A Maine teenager rescued after slipping and falling 30 feet down an embankment near the state’s tallest waterfall is now recovering.

Local game wardens, fire fighters rescue men after kayaks capsize

SABATTUS, Maine (AP) Maine game wardens say three men rescued when their kayaks capsized were showing signs of hypothermia.

Black ice blamed for man’s death in Hampden

HAMPDEN, Maine (AP) Maine State Police say a pickup truck driver died after the vehicle slid into a guardrail and flipped several times.

Collins, King support $500B deal that now goes to House

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine are in support of a bipartisan agreement that would provide nearly $500 billion to support America’s small businesses and hospitals.

Maine to start spring turkey hunt early amid stay-home rules

Maine is opening its spring turkey hunt early this year as part of an effort to provide more outdoor activities while the state is under a stay-at-home order.

Second motorcyclist involved in fatal Bangor crash dies

A second motorcyclist involved in a fatal accident in Bangor over the weekend has died.

UMaine System makes plans for return of students in the fall

The University of Maine System is making plans to welcome back students in the fall.

Social-distancing leads to drop in Maine influenza cases

AUGUSTA, ME (AP) Social-distancing rules imposed to protect against the new coronavirus is also reducing incidence of the flu.