Maine schools see more than 2,500 cases, 108 outbreaks of coronavirus over the last month

More than 2,500 cases of coronavirus and 108 outbreaks have been reported across Maine’s K-12 schools over the last 30 days.

Maine deputy killed in crash remembered as kind, young at heart

Luke Gross was a dedicated sheriff’s deputy, but he was a big kid at heart whose premature death leaves a gaping hole in a family and its community.

Suspect charged in shooting outside South Portland High School

Police have arrested a 20-year-old accused of shooting another man outside of South Portland High School.

CAT ferry to return to Maine after yearslong absence

The CAT ferry is slated to begin making stops in Bar Harbor again next year.

Hoax at-sea distress caller sentenced to supervised release

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine man has been sentenced to three years of supervised release for making a hoax distress call about a boat taking on water.

Maine reports 925 COVID-19 cases, no deaths

(AP/WGAN) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 925 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state Thursday. Public health officials announced no additional deaths.

Maine CDC head says rural areas need more COVID-19 testing

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s rural areas need better access to COVID-19 testing, the head of the state’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said.

MSAD 6 schools, Portland High closed Thursday due to social media threat

Bonny Eagle Middle and High Schools, as well as Portland High School, are closed Thursday due to a threat made on social media.

Maine health officials report another 867 coronavirus infections, no deaths

The coronavirus surge fueled by the more contagious delta variant continues in Maine, with an additional 867 cases reported Wednesday.

Maine completes redistricting without gerrymandering drama

The Maine Legislature approved new congressional, legislative and county commission maps Wednesday without bitter bipartisan fights and gerrymandering that plagued efforts in other states.