After losing her husband to COVID-19 contracted in nursing home, Mainer agrees with vaccine mandate for health care workers

Jodi Floyd's husband of 39 years, Marvin Floyd, died last November from complications due to COVID. She says the mandated vaccines should be accepted as medical 'best practice.' Not everyone agrees with her.

Motorcycle ride for suicide awareness set for Aug. 29

All proceeds benefit the Maine Veterans Project. 

Video: Maine celebrates long-anticipated bicentennial parade

After it was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, Maine's bicentennial parade was just the right kind of quirky fun.

Maine Bicentennial Band prepares to celebrate 200 years in a big way

On Friday night, the musicians and band leaders were polishing their instruments and their performance for the Maine Bicentennial Parade, set for Saturday morning.

Distressed families sue Lewiston cremation firm accused of mishandling remains

A half dozen Mainers filed suit Friday against Affordable Cremation Solution, a business shut down in June by state regulators who say they found unrefrigerated bodies stacked in its basement.

Maine Wildlife: Stay Safe, Keep them Safe topic of virtual talk

Animal welfare organizations receive grants

Bates College tells students, faculty and staff they must wear masks

Reversing fall plans, the Lewiston college tells its mostly-vaccinated community that high COVID-19 rates in Lewiston require a return to a mask mandate on campus.

New eviction moratorium raising more questions in Lewiston

The more targeted eviction moratorium can be confusing, and may not have a big impact in Maine, some experts say.

Cynthia Crocker, philanthropist and former Seltzer & Rydholm owner, dies

Crocker, 95, made a significant impact on the region, and leaves behind a legacy of quiet generosity.