Advocates said Wednesday that they will keep pressuring state officials to reform practices and the culture within the state’s beleaguered child protection services.
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Federal CDC urges resumption of mask-wearing
The public health agency said a resurgence of COVID means mitigation efforts should again be considered in states like Maine that are experiencing medium or high risk.
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally
Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain
The first public hearing on the subject in half a century discusses the need to break through the stigma of reporting sightings so investigations can be carried out.
Maine attorney general plans to sue over PFAS contamination
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said the state is preparing for a lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals.
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
Police say the victim was walking home from work when a person displayed a weapon and demanded money.
Two people seriously injured in Down East motorcycle crash
The accident occurred late Saturday afternoon in the Washington County town of Crawford.
Man killed in Hollis crash
Maine State Police said it appears 75-year-old Robert Smith had a medical event while driving.
Maine AG warns of identity theft scam
Scammers are targeting Maine residents expecting economic relief checks from the state.
Maine reports slight rise in COVID hospitalizations
The state also reported 773 new cases and two additional deaths.