Indiana man charged in stabbing at Maine motel

Police say an Indiana man is accused of stabbing someone at a motel in Maine.

Maine doctor suspended over COVID-19 misinformation, exemptions

A regulatory board in Maine has temporarily suspended the license of a physician because of claims he inappropriately signed COVID-19 exemption letters.

Maine saw overall decrease in crime in 2020, new report shows

Maine’s Department of Public Safety says crime in the state fell again in 2020 for the ninth consecutive year.

Crash involving school bus causes damage to Naples convenience store

There were no reports of injuries after a school bus collided with another vehicle in Naples and forced it against the wall of a convenience store.

Loon counters find more adults but loss of chicks in Maine

Maine’s population of loons appears to be continuing to grow, but bird counters in the state said they also noticed a steep drop in the number of loon chicks.

Maine salmon advocacy group gets grant to improve hatchery

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP) A salmon advocacy group in rural Maine is getting help from the federal government to make improvements to a fish hatchery and office building.

USDA to help Maine meat processor rebuild after plant fire

KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) The federal government is providing a small meat processor in Maine with $200,000 to help rebuild from a devastating fire last year.

Gas prices up again in Maine despite nationwide trend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices rose in parts of northern New England in the last week.

More Maine firefighters to get bulletproof vests

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Caribou Fire and Ambulance is the latest in the state to equip ambulance workers with bulletproof vests.

Affordable housing key to return of island nursing home

Ronda Dodge, the president of the nursing home board, said the nursing home had between 26 and 28 people decline job offers because they could not find housing in the area.