Slowdown of Real ID rollout benefits Maine, secretary says

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s secretary of state said Wednesday that residents will benefit from a federal extension of the Real ID enforcement deadline.

More women than men getting COVID-19 vaccines in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More women than men are getting vaccinated against coronavirus in the state of Maine.

Maine finishes 1st phase of vehicle charging station network

With the installation of a high-speed electric vehicle charging station in North Windham, Maine has completed the first phase of an expanding public network of charging stations.

Police deem threat rumor against UMaine to be not credible

Police said a rumor of threats against the University of Maine was not credible, and a man connected to the rumor faces no charges.

Maine follows US CDC guidance and loosens mask rules

Maine is loosening the state’s mask-wearing requirements in the wake of new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Maine might ban corporations from making campaign donations

Lawmakers in Maine might ban corporations from contributing directly to state legislators or their political action committees.

Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Freeport town councilors to consider new restrictions on short-term rentals

Suspect nabbed in Maine with more than 2 pounds of cocaine, police say

(WGAN) An Oregon man was arrested after Maine State Police say found more than 2 pounds of cocaine in his car.

Funtown Splashtown to reopen after being shut down due to pandemic

(AP) One of New England’s oldest amusement parks will reopen this season after a year off due to the pandemic.

Maine eyes creation of COVID-19 memorial

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might create a memorial for victims of COVID-19 in its state capital city.