Governor worries some might choose nicknames like “The Greatest” or “The People’s Hero” instead of the names they really use.
2021
Driver killed when truck hits vehicle in Maine Turnpike traffic slowed by police chase
Three state police officers were injured in the chase Tuesday afternoon near the York-Kittery line.
MSAD 54 eyeing sites around Skowhegan for new school
No decisions have been made on where the new school will be located, though the district is exploring several different properties around Skowhegan.
As pandemic worsens, most states resist restrictions
Several states are resuming in-person dining, one of the most high-risk activities.
Meet ‘Farmer Luke,’ the 6-year-old Mainer running his own chicken and duck farm
Inspired by his grandmother, Verna Coolidge, Mechanic Falls’ Luke Coolidge has his own chickens and ducks. He sells the eggs and has even slaughtered and cooked his poultry.
Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water scandal
The specific charges have yet to be announced.
Divers recover crashed Indonesian plane’s data recorder
The Boeing 737-500 nosedived into the Java Sea on Saturday with 62 people on board.
State may change hospitals’ vaccine guidelines to prioritize workers who face most risk
Maine’s CDC director says the state wants to be more explicit with hospitals about which health care workers should get priority for vaccination.
Grant program for businesses in Fairfield returns for third cycle
Since the Fairfield Facade Improvement & Marketing Assistance Program launched, it has distributed $67,591 in grant money to local businesses and stimulated more than $137,850 in direct investment.
Updated Q&A: I have allergies. Should I still get a COVID-19 vaccine?
While many people will experience milder side effects after vaccination, severe allergic reactions have been rare in Maine and nationwide so far.