Collins blocked the Senate confirmation of Jainey Kumar Bavishi to serve as an assistant secretary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine
There were 566 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday. Hospitalizations have decreased by 28 percent since May 17.
State police charge Bath man with murder in his mother’s killing
State police arrested Jason Ibarra and charged him with murder in the death of Jeanine Ross, 66.
Don McLean drops out of performance at NRA convention
The ‘American Pie’ singer and Camden resident was in the lineup to perform at the Grand Ole Night of Freedom concert Saturday.
Maine reports another drop in COVID hospitalizations
The number of hospital patients with the virus has declined for eight straight days.
Red’s Eats in Wiscasset will be featured on Netflix series
The lobster roll landmark will be featured in an episode of Netflix show “Somebody Feed Phil” this month.
Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine
In Maine’s 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no
Maine reports big drop in COVID hospitalizations
While daily case counts have declined from earlier this month, new omicron subvariants continue to circulate and drive a wave of infections.
Fire destroys waterfront hotel in Boothbay Harbor
The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to Wiscasset Deputy Fire chief John Merry.
Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.