Busy portion of Maine’s bear hunt ahead

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s bear hunt is entering the final two weeks of the year in which most bears are harvested.

COVID-19 outbreak at St. Joseph’s College forces lockdown

Sunday afternoon, the president of the college Jim Dlugos implemented a “study in place” program for all students.

Maine deer, turkey hunts getting started for fall

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Two of Maine’s most popular fall hunting seasons are getting started. The archery season for deer…

DOJ awards more than $700,000 to 2 Maine school districts

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Two Maine school districts are receiving more than $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to…

Homestead of first woman to serve in cabinet to be preserved

NEWCASTLE, Maine (AP) – The historic homestead of the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet will be preserved…

Maine man dies in motorcycle crash in Sebago

SEBAGO, Maine (AP) – A Maine man has died in a motorcycle crash and police think speed was a factor.…

Dry summer brings blessed relief from biting insects

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Many folks have been spending more time outdoors during the pandemic, and fortunately there were fewer…

Another death, 42 new cases of coronavirus Saturday

A new death, and 42 additional cases of coronavirus reported Saturday by the Maine CDC. The latest death from a…

Federal appeals court will rule on Maine COVID restrictions

A federal appeals court will make a ruling about whether rules designed to prevent spread of the new coronavirus in Maine are unconstitutional.

Sanford ordinance requires use of masks in public places

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN) People in Sanford must now wear face coverings in public places where social distancing isn’t possible.