Labor commissioner’s absence at unemployment briefing sparks backlash from lawmakers

The governor’s administration came under fire from some state lawmakers after the state’s labor commissioner failed to show up to a briefing on Thursday.

Maine’s cities harder hit by virus than rural areas

Localized data about the coronavirus outbreak show that Maine’s cities have seen higher rates of infection than rural areas, according to data released by the state.

Governor’s administration accelerates business reopenings in rural counties

Governor Janet Mills’ administration is accelerating the opening of businesses in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.

Edgecomb man dies in Wiscasset crash

An Edgecomb man was killed Wednesday in a crash in Wiscasset Wednesday morning, police say.

Higher education leaders in Maine prep for reopening of campuses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Higher education leaders in Maine released a framework for reopening the state’s colleges and universities on Thursday that prioritizes on-campus learning in the fall.

Police investigate physical altercation that led to man’s death in Auburn

Police say a man died after they responded to reports of a physical altercation outside an Auburn apartment complex Wednesday night.

11,000 initial jobless claims filed as Maine labor officials investigate unemployment fraud

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Labor said it recorded about 11,000 initial claims for state unemployment insurance for the week ending May 30.

Maine supreme court upholds conviction in baby’s death

Maine’s supreme court has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 6-month-old-boy in Millinocket.

Police: Man in arson case paddled canoe with items for fire

A man has been held without bail on a charge of setting fire to a New Hampshire middle school, and police believe he paddled a canoe from Maine with a propane tank and a bucket of flammable liquid.

Police investigate human remains discovered in Waldo County

State police in Maine say they’re investigating the discovery of human remains in a stream by kayakers.