Maine maple syrup producers will hold open weekend after all

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The coronavirus pandemic canceled Maine’s annual spring celebration of maple syrup, but the event will finally take place this fall.

Maine lobster fisherman’s pro-Trump speech sets off political spat

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine lobster fisherman spoke in favor of President Donald Trump’s trade policies during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, earning a rebuke from the state’s Democratic party, which faults Trump for hurting the industry.

Large Maine salmon farm clears key regulatory hurdle

BELFAST, Maine (AP) A Maine environmental board has issued draft permits to the developer of a large salmon farm that would be built on land.

Maine Senate convenes for 1st time since March

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate convened for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic to vote on nominees to a state ethics commission.

Law enforcement respond to active shooter in Waterville

Police responded to an active shooter situation in Waterville on Tuesday evening.

Searsport man killed in motorcycle accident

Police in Waldo County say a Searsport man was killed after his motorcycle went off the road.

Maine providing “back to school toolkit” for reopenings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials are offering a back-to-school toolkit to help schools navigate reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists to gauge presence of great white sharks off Maine

HARPSWELL, Maine (AP) Maine wants to get a better idea of how many great white sharks there are in its inshore waters, and is partnering with other agencies to find out.

GOP-led ranked voting challenge to be on ballot, judge rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A state judge cleared the way for a GOP-led referendum aimed at nullifying ranked-choice voting in presidential races in Maine, meaning the voting system cannot be used in the presidential contest this November.

Man dies while swimming in Maine lake

The Maine Warden Service says a swimmer in Cobbosseecontee Lake in Manchester died on Monday.