Maine reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths

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Published
May 11, 2021

Maine reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths

Maine Gov. Janet Mills will join a forum hosted by the White House on vaccinations at 1 p.m. today.
Published
May 11, 2021

Vaccine shuffle all across Maine sends doses where they’re needed

In ‘a big chess game’ behind the scenes, health care providers and state epidemiologists are constantly moving thousands of doses from clinic to clinic, so the COVID-19 vaccine supply meets demand.
Published
May 10, 2021

Committee endorses bill that would prohibit firing workers without cause

The measure would end 'at-will' employment in Maine, which allows employers to terminate workers for any reason that doesn't violate anti-discrimination laws.
Published
May 10, 2021

Portland council votes to put $125.2 million school budget on June ballot

The councilors voted 7-2 to approve the total budget after an amendment seeking to reduce the amount to be raised from taxes failed 5-4.
Published
May 10, 2021

South Portland to get additional $8 million in federal pandemic aid

The city launched a lobbying effort to fix a technicality that awarded South Portland a fraction of the American Rescue Plan funding that other Maine cities will receive.
Published
May 10, 2021

South Portland to unveil new $7.5 million fire station

A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the station at Cash Corner.
Published
May 10, 2021

Maine lawmakers to consider competing recycling reform bills

Two bills have been submitted to create a program to improve recycling and refund municipalities, but the sides are far apart on how those goals should be achieved.
Published
May 10, 2021

Lawmakers consider setting a closure date for youth prison

Advocates spoke in favor of legislation calling for the closure of the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Published
May 10, 2021

Multiple crews fight wildfire in Oxford County town of Brownfield

Several fire departments, the Maine Forest Service and a helicopter have been called to battle a wildfire that broke out on Frost Mountain.
Published
May 10, 2021

Portland Charter Commission candidates in District 1 differ on strong mayor

Three candidates running to represent District 1 on the commission appear to have distinct approaches to the year-long process of reviewing and recommending any changes to the structure of city government.