Bicycle sales in U.S. double as people try to avoid public transit and look for new things to do
Bicycle sales have doubled in the United States since the middle of March, as people look for new ways to keep busy, and ways to avoid public transit.
Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
Mother and daughter graduate medical school together and get matched at same hospital
Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently became the first to graduate from medical school together and the first to match at the same hospital.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
51 Tyson Foods workers positive for coronavirus in Maine
Fifty-one workers at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Portland, Maine, tested positive for coronavirus after facility-wide testing, and 31 were not showing any symptoms, the company said.
Scam text message says you've come in contact with someone with coronavirus
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
Landlord stops rent collection for tenants struggling during the coronavirus outbreak
"Because I have the good fortune and of being able to afford it and the privilege of being in the owner class, I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April."
ELECTION RESULTS: Bernie wins top prize California, Biden surges nationwide
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were battling for delegates as 14 states and one U.S. territory held a series of high-stakes elections that marked the most significant day of voting in the party’s 2020 presidential nomination fight.
Lobster blood could play role in new drugs
Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether lobster blood can be used as a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.
Ice disk forming again in river in Maine where last winter's disk gained international fame
An ice disk is once again forming in the Presumpscot River in Maine.
New project counts whales from space
A new project is focused on counting whales from space.
'I'm dreaming': Maine man becomes Powerball’s first millionaire of 2020
Blaine Marston is starting out the new decade as a millionaire.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says
Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.
Three people accused of using $3,500 in counterfeit money at Home Depot store
Three people were arrested in Maine after they allegedly used $3,500 in counterfeit money to buy merchandise at a Home Depot.
Man accidentally shot, killed by own homemade booby trap device
A Maine man was accidentally shot and killed by his own homemade booby trap device on Thursday, authorities said.
Veteran's handwritten note requesting company for Veterans Day dinner goes viral
A handwritten note from a veteran at a barber shop has prompted an overwhelming response.
‘The only school photo we’ll ever buy:' 4th-grader dresses up in hot dog costume for school picture
A fourth-grade student in Maine dressed up in a hot dog costume for his school pictures.
Stephen King’s home in Maine will be converted into a museum, writer’s retreat
Horror aficionado Stephen King will be turning his home in Maine into a museum and writer’s retreat after the local city council approved the idea.
'A lot of happy tears': Terminally ill dog adopted by family to fulfill his 'bucket list' adventures
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said Rusty could have weeks or months left and hopes to make the most of the time the dog has left.