COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations remain high in Maine as federal vaccine mandate looms

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported another 506 cases of coronavirus and eight deaths on Friday.

Parties still tweaking redistricting proposals in Maine

The chair of a bipartisan redistricting commission said proposed maps developed by Republicans and Democrats will likely be released in a week or two, ahead of a Sept. 27 deadline.

Auburn city councilor apologizes for comments targeting Black people

An Auburn city councilor who came under fire for remarks made about Black people has apologized and stepped down from his assignments as city councilor.

Belfast Public Works employee dies after falling from dump truck

A Belfast Public Works employee died Thursday morning. Officials say 69-year-old Stephen Mathieson of Montville was killed after he slipped and hit his head while loading maritime docks into a truck parked near the waterfront.

Portland officials mull tax relief for seniors after citywide property revaluation

The city of Portland is considering a program to help the city’s seniors who may be struggling to keep up with recent property tax increases.

Maine sees record number of ICU patients with coronavirus

The number of people in critical care bed with COVID-19 in Maine reached it’s highest point on Thursday.

Armed man threatening self-harm in York County surrenders to police after hour-long negotiation

A large police presence was spotted in York County on Thursday morning as police negotiated with a man who was threatening to commit suicide.

Maine fire departments to receive $3 million in federal aid

Millions in federal funding is on its way to a handful of fire departments in Maine.

Maine Attorney General Frey backs suit challenging South Carolina abortion law

Maine’s attorney general is joining his counterparts in other states in voicing support for a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s new abortion law.

Maine school district suspends bus routes due to driver shortage

(AP) There are at least 10 COVID-19 outbreaks in Maine schools but that’s not the only problem: There’s a shortage of bus drivers.