Maine
Man charged with setting fire to Maine elementary school
GRAY, Maine (AP) — A man has been charged with setting fire to an elementary school in Maine, officials said Sunday. Robert MacKenzie, 22, wasRead More
Maine’s eel season, delayed by virus, to get started
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine fishermen are expected to begin the state’s lucrative harvest of baby eels on Monday after the coronavirus outbreak forced theRead More
Whales face more fatal ship collisions as waters warm
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Climate change is imperiling the world’s largest animals by increasing the likelihood of fatal collisions between whales and big ships thatRead More
Truck with 80,000 pounds of french fries overturns on ramp
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A tractor-trailer truck carrying 80,000 pounds of french fries overturned on a turnpike ramp in Maine, causing a traffic tie upRead More
Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks
NEW YORK (AP) — On the coast of Maine, Eric Baldwin and his staff of two usually spend their days selling, repairing and washing sailsRead More
Man in his 80s is Maine’s 1st coronavirus-related death
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A man in his 80s who lives in the southern part of Maine is the state’s first coronavirus-related death, the MaineRead More
Maine man encourages singing through ‘Quarantine Karaoke’ Facebook page
A Maine man has started a Facebook page to inspire others to sing songs on video while practicing social distancing. Joe Meyers came up withRead More
Former Maine collegiate athlete diagnosed with coronavirus in medically-induced coma
LEWISTON, Maine (WHDH) — A former star athlete at Bates College in Maine is now fighting for his life after testing positive for the coronavirus.Read More
Democrat LaJeunesse drops bid to unseat GOP Sen. Collins
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — One of the Democrats vying for the opportunity to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Thursday that he’s dropping outRead More
LL Bean boxing food, not flannel, to help during pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With many workers idled because of the coronavirus, L.L. Bean is going to use its shipping hub to pack food forRead More
