Jails dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Penobscot County Jail is only accepting people arrested for the most violent crimes during a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.

Maine motorcyclist killed in New Hampshire crash

THORNTON, N.H. (AP) Speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in a motorcycle crash that killed a Maine man, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Suspicious device prompts lockdown of Portland middle school

King Middle School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after police responded to a report of a suspicious device in Deering Oaks Park.

Customs dispute at U.S.-Canada border jeopardizes US fish stick, filet supply

A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products such as fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.

Two Maine hikers rescued in separate incidents in New Hampshire

A 14-year-old from Yarmouth was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after falling down a waterfall in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Maine crash kills California passenger, 65, in Bar Harbor

Police in Maine say a person from California died in a two-vehicle crash in Bar Harbor.

Investigators identify victim in fatal Mechanic Falls fire

The victim in a fatal fire that broke out in Mechanic Falls has been identified.

Teenager killed after vehicle goes off the road in Lincoln County

Police say a 17-year-old girl was killed when her vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole and a tree in Edgecomb.

Moose hunt getting started in northern, central Maine

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) Maine’s moose hunt is restarting for the season mostly in the northern and central parts of the state.

UMaine hockey to require fans get COVID-19 shot or show test

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) University of Maine sports fans will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to go to home hockey and basketball games.