Maine DHHS taking action ‘without delay’ after boy’s death

A Maine Department of Health and Human Services official confirmed that the agency is investigating its actions prior to several recent child deaths.

Grandmother of 3-year-old killed in Waldo County accused of deceiving police

The grandmother of a 3-year-old boy whose mother is charged with murder in his death is also facing charges for having allegedly concealed her daughter’s location from police.

Maine CDC reports 40 new cases of coronavirus

The Maine CDC reported another 40 cases of coronavirus on Wednesday.

Police issue Silver Alert for missing Bridgton man with dementia

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Bridgton man.

Maine rural hospitals get COVID-19 testing, mitigation help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A group of small, rural hospitals in Maine is going to receive more than $4.6 million from the federal government to help manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine governor to hold 3rd annual opioid crisis summit

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor plans to host a virtual summit about the opioid crisis this week.

Maine to study burden of student debt on its graduates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is going to study the burden student loan debt has on college graduates in the state.

Funeral director who let bodies decay suspended indefinitely

The Maine Board of Funeral Services decided at a hearing Tuesday to indefinitely suspend the license of a funeral director who let 11 bodies decay in the basement of his company’s building.

Officer files suit against Maine Department of Corrections

A Maine corrections officer has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections in U.S. District Court alleging sex and sexual orientation discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

Portland police investigate shots fired in East Deering

Portland police are investigating a report of shots fired that happened overnight on Tuesday.