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PublishedAugust 28, 2018
Officials confirm year’s first case of West Nile virus in Maine
A person from Cumberland County tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, but probably contracted it out of state, says the state CDC.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2018
Many of the dead seals that washed up on Maine’s coast had viruses, tests show
More testing is needed to identify the primary causes of the die-off, but at least some of the seals were infected with either avian influenza or distemper.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2018
Coast Guard offers reward in its pursuit of Maine coast’s buoy bell bandits
Four bells and five gongs that help guide mariners in dangerous waters off Maine's coast have been stolen since last winter.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2018
Rehabilitation facilities at capacity, complicating unusual die-off of seals in New England
Meanwhile, the number of dead or stranded harbor seals continues to climb in Maine and New Hampshire as marine scientists broaden their search for the cause.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2018
Summer meals take the edge off persistent child hunger in Maine
Even as programs and participation increase, the state's level of food insecurity remains higher than the national average.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Thunderstorms and downpours usher in cold front
Powerful storms cut off power to thousands and triggered warnings of flash floods and high winds.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2018
Increasingly, Maine police on front lines for mental illness interventions
Involuntary committals are up, as are related service calls, forcing a shift in how authorities train for and perform their jobs.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
Thunderstorm downs trees, knocks out power for thousands, mostly in Portland
The storm brings wind gusts of up to 60 mph, as well as hail in some areas.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2018
Sheriff warns of scam against sex offenders
Scammers are calling registered Maine sex offenders, claiming to be law enforcement and demanding they pay a fine using a gift card.
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PublishedJune 18, 2018
Thunderstorms take down wires and trees, lightning strike starts fire in Baldwin
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says lightning ignited a fire in a detached garage on Greenwood Acres Road.
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