The territory has been grappling to contain a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases since November.
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Giving to neighbors through the Buy Nothing Project
The Buy Nothing Mt. Blue Area Facebook group is promoting a neighborly, gift-giving economy in Franklin County.
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Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
A nationwide push that began over a week ago to vaccinate people 65 and older has not come with enough doses to meet demand, say state and local officials.
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NHL roundup: Stars finally get chance to open season
The reigning Western Conference champions had four games postponed after 17 players tested positive for COVID-19.
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With athletics back in play, Brunswick and Freeport set to begin team workouts
Schools in yellow counties can now offer sports, and some plan to resume activities as soon as Friday.
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Brunswick soup kitchen reports 58% spike in meals served in 2020
Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program set records in 2020 for its soup kitchen and food bank and expects to see increased use over the next 3 to 6 months.
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Canada urges Biden not to cancel oil pipeline on first day
The premier of oil-rich Alberta wants U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to give the Canadian government a chance to make the case for the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to be built.
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Maine families celebrate School Choice Week virtually this year
Maine families will be raising awareness about these choices at their virtual celebrations, which make up some of the more than 33,000 planned nationwide to spotlight K-12 education options.
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Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81
Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died.
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Electricity restored to most customers after Saturday’s storm
Southern Maine got drenched, while sections of western and northern Maine saw up to 13 inches of snow.