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.

Former Maine lawmaker’s conviction for theft, tax evasion

AUGUSTA, ME (AP) A former state lawmaker convicted of stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows has lost his appeal.

About 200 rally, urging Maine to reopen as virus persists

A couple hundred demonstrators went to Maine’s capital to rally around the message that it’s time to start opening the state back up amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Large barn a total loss after fire in Scarborough

A large barn was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon in Scarborough.