Police in York County recover stolen graduation signs, say thefts were a senior prank

High school graduation signs that were stolen from Massabesic High School and homes in the area have been recovered.

Maine businesses file suit over denied federal relief loans

Three Maine companies are suing the Small Business Administration for denying them federal Paycheck Protection Program loans because they are in bankruptcy.

Maine announces record-high jobless claims after reports of widespread unemployment fraud

The Maine Department of Labor is calling a sharp rise in new claims for unemployment benefit “suspicious.”

Maine man drowns after kayak overturns in York

YORK, Maine (WGAN) Police in York say an Eliot man died after his kayak overturned in the water on Saturday.

Governor pushes back date for dine-in restaurant services in three Maine counties

overnor Janet Mills on Wednesday announced an update to her plan to reopen the state’s economy.

Maine pauses unemployment processing as fraud concerns mount

Officials with the Maine Department of Labor said the department is pausing the processing of unemployment benefits for 48 hours to investigate fraud.

Abbott to manufacture rapid-result COVID-19 test kits in Westbrook

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) A company that makes rapid-result tests for the new coronavirus plans to add a new production center in Westbrook.

Vendor at BIW tests positive for coronavirus

A third person associated with Bath Iron Works has tested positive for Covid-19.

Maine records 2nd riding lawnmower death in a week

Police say a riding lawnmower apparently tumbled from a retaining wall, killing a woman in the town of Appleton.

Maine expands contact tracing effort as state reopens

Maine Governor Janet Mills says the state is expanding it’s contact tracing as it looks to limit the spread of coronavirus.