Masks? Plexiglas? Six feet of space? Districts are bracing for what a different start to the school year could look like.
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Plenty of power this summer, but is Maine looking at higher rates down the road?
Energy demand is down because of the pandemic, but utility bills unpaid by tens of thousands of people left jobless by the pandemic could drive electricity prices upward in some places in coming months
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For Memorial Day weekend, Mills orders flags lowered, says, ‘We are all soldiers in this fight’
Maine’s governor also called on residents to wear face masks where appropriate, ‘with pride, in honor of every patriot.’
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Two wildfires in northern Maine consume over 200 acres
Several brush fires also were reported Thursday and forestry officials said Friday will be a ‘red flag’ fire warning day.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Writers & Lovers: A Novel’ by Lily King
The best thing about this book is that it’s very funny from start to finish and makes you feel good pretty much throughout, especially at the end.
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Youth baseball, softball aim to start seasons in coming weeks
Gardiner Cal Ripken, Augusta Little League plan for start of June, as does Bath and Lisbon.
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Maine sees jump in coronavirus infections with 78 new cases
Wednesday’s spike is attributed in part to increased testing capacity at state and private labs, and comes at a time when the racial gap among those with COVID-19 is growing.
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Governors warming to the idea of the return of pro sports
The return of pro sports in a number of states is contingent on two things: progress against the virus and no fans in the stands.
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Some Republican lawmakers want to impeach Janet Mills
Gov. Janet Mills’ restrictions to halt spread of coronavirus under fire.
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On this date in Maine history: May 18, narrated by Cherry Lemonade
May 18, 2018: A Turner man is accused of dodging about $1,300 in Maine Turnpike tolls systematically over six years. State troopers charge Danny Olson, 61, a long-haul trucker and owner of Olson Transportation, with one count of felony theft of services and several misdemeanor offenses, including failing to take a legally prescribed rest after […]