Associated Press

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that about 51% of the state's 12- to 19-year-old residents have had at least one dose, and about 47% have had a final dose.

A federal judge has ordered two men to pay back more than $2.4 million for their role in defrauding a health care insurance provider for low-income people in Maine.

The office will analyze health data and make evidence-based policy recommendations to state lawmakers.

The proposal is co-sponsored by a large group of bipartisan senators.

The proposal, from Democratic Sen. Nate Libby, would change state law to help such students build a portfolio for high school graduation.

The state's congressional delegation said the bridges are critical for residential traffic as well as transportation of freight in rural Maine. The bridges are located in Benedicta, Medway, Howland, Bangor, Hampden, and Pittsfield.

Maine authorities are cracking down on boating under the influence over the holiday weekend.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine has approved converting a rail line in Portland into a walkable trail that would move the city closer to creating a loop around the peninsula.

Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a proposal that directs the Maine Department of Transportation to evaluate potential uses for the state-owned corridors.

William Brennan, president of Maine Maritime Academy, plans to retire after the upcoming school year.