Tropical storm expected to bring gusty winds, potential power outages to Maine

Maine and New Hampshire are in line for showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Portland trying to help City Hall campers get shelter as storm bears down

The remnants of a hurricane add urgency to address the encampment at City Hall, which has grown since a few people first pitched tents last month.

Masks now required at Maine day care facilities

The new rules went into effect Monday.

Marine patrol looks into possible shark sighting off Higgins Beach

There has not been a confirmed shark sighting, the Maine marine patrol says, after someone reported spotting a fin on Tuesday morning in Scarborough.

Maine now allows federal jobless claimants to upload income history

Many recipients of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Maine receive the minimum weekly benefit because the state labor department has no proof of their past income.

Another COVID-19 cluster reported among Maine blueberry workers

Four employees of Wyman's have tested positive, the third cluster of cases among blueberry processors or growers - but those infected were all tested and quarantined before starting work, the state says.

On this date in Maine history: Aug. 4

Portland councilors approve ban on facial recognition technology

After delaying the vote numerous times since Councilor Pious Ali proposed it in November, the council votes unanimously and with little explanation.

Primary results unchanged after count of 11,000 ballots that had been overlooked

Four primary races decided by ranked-choice voting, including the 2nd District Republican contest, were not affected after the Secretary of State's Office discovered the errors.

Land trust to close Step Falls due to overcrowding

The popular spot in Newry has been overrun by visitors during the pandemic