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Maine might permanently let restaurants sell to-go alcohol

A Maine lawmaker has proposed to permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell alcohol on a to-go basis.

Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

State lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine for at least five years.

Portland man faces charges after allegedly stealing vehicle and crashing it

A Portland man is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle in Windham on Monday.

Maine utility proposes settlement with regulator on solar

A Maine power company said Monday it has proposed a settlement with a state regulator in which it pledges to reduce delays in hooking up solar projects.

Police say erratic driver stopped by spike mats in Falmouth

A North Yarmouth man accused of leading police on a pursuit faces several charges.

Pair of Massachusetts men accused of trafficking drugs in Westbrook

Westbrook Police and drug agents say they seized drugs and guns from two Massachusetts men.

Woman who killed husband in bathtub dies in Maine prison

A woman who was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing her husband in a bathtub in 2011 has died in prison, officials said.

Maine sees record high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

More than 400 people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, setting another record high for the state.

Man arrested after firing shots at state troopers during Waldo standoff, police say

A man reportedly fired shots at state police troopers during a standoff in Waldo Monday night.

Maine grants to improve senior transportation in rural areas

SACO, Maine (AP) A charitable foundation in Maine is giving out a series of grants to help with transportation for older residents of the state.

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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

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Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

3 hours ago in Local, National

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic…

16 hours ago in Local

Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

16 hours ago in Local

Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

17 hours ago in Local

Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.