Portland city council to consider closing streets for outdoor dining and retail

The city of Portland is proposing changes as they look to get restaurants and retail businesses back open by June 1st.

Maine promotes insurance, testing amid coronavirus pandemic

State officials in Maine said Tuesday they’re working to link residents to affordable insurance and more testing options during the coronavirus pandemic.

Supreme court rejects appeal in 4-year-old girl’s death

A Maine woman who’s serving a 50-year prison sentence for the death of a 4-year-old girl has lost her appeal.

Majority of workers who tested positive for coronavirus at Portland food plant showed no symptoms

More than half of the workers who tested positive for the coronavirus at a food-processing plant in Portland showed no symptoms, Tyson Foods said.

Air National Guard flyover to salute Maine first responders

The Maine Air National Guard is honoring healthcare workers and essential personnel with a flyover on Tuesday.

UMaine student retention rate holds steady amid pandemic

Data from the University of Maine System shows most students are staying the course despite the pandemic.

Traffic in Maine rises slightly as restrictions are lifted, but still lower than last year

More Mainers are getting in their cars and trucks now that coronavirus restrictions are beginning to lift.

Retailers in 12 counties to reopen; CDC watches for outbreak

Retailers in 12 counties that have not experienced large numbers of coronavirus cases began reopening Monday in Maine.

Maine environmental regulators approve new energy corridor

Maine environmental regulators have approved a $1 billion utility transmission project that would serve as a conduit for up to 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to flow into the New England power grid.

CMP proposes coronavirus fund to settle investigation over improper disconnect notices

Central Maine Power says it will set aside half a million dollars for customers impacted by coronavirus, as it looks to settle an investigation into improper disconnect notices.