Former deputy charged with domestic violence agrees to deal for lesser charge

Matthew Shiers was arrested in June 2019, but the charges could be dismissed if he follows the terms of the agreement for 18 months.

Bill would impose new fees on vacation homes, short-term rentals

The proposal is generating opposition from real estate agents and tourism officials, who acknowledge Maine's affordable housing crisis but say a new fee is not the answer.

Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths

Sunday's case count breaks a four-day streak of new infections over 300, but the seven-day average is still 314.

Bath high school closed through Wednesday after COVID-19 outbreak

Morse High School reported three new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, after the CDC declared an outbreak last week.

Durham vote puts $3.6 million proposed municipal budget in limbo

Lisbon woman to start brewery on Main Street

Olive Pit Brewing Co., the town's first brewery, will cater to the growing female beer consumer, according to owner Christy Cain.

Maine’s vaccine supply tightens as eligibility widens to all adults

The state is preparing for reduced shipments of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week, including at retail pharmacies.

Board won’t recommend Central Maine Healthcare’s proposed Topsham surgical center

The Lewiston-based organization has suspended its application for a certificate of need.

Bowdoin students, faculty seek better anti-Asian violence response from college

Some Bowdoin College community members hope more long-term work will be done.

Vaccine shipments to Maine to decline next week, as cases remain high

Nearly half of the 401 new cases reported by the state Wednesday were people under 30.