2 more coronavirus deaths in Maine ahead of ‘stay-at-home’ order

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine recorded two more deaths from the new coronavirus, officials said Wednesday, as the governor’s new “stay-at-home” order is poised toRead More

Maine governor issues stay-at-home order until April ends

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor called for a statewide stay-at-home order on Tuesday that is scheduled to last until the end of the monthRead More

A sixth of Maine’s coronavirus cases are health care workers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — About one sixth of Maine’s 275 positive cases of the coronavirus have been health care workers, the head of the MaineRead More

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