The members of Ellsworth’s Boy Scouts of America Troops 86 and 86G are among a flock of volunteers who are delivering food and medical supplies to county residents in need. Read More
Estevan Gomez made landfall along the banks of the lower Penobscot River, sometime in the first half of 1525 — nearly 500 years ago — at this time of year. Read More
Medical staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, which has campuses in Augusta and Waterville, have enough basic surgical masks to last about one to two weeks at their current rate of usage, according to an email sent by the top hospital administrator to staff on Wednesday. Read More
The Bangor father wants to bring joy to kids who are staying home during the coronavirus pandemic. He’s practiced his performances on his son, who can still smile and laugh. Read More
Here’s the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its growing impact in Maine. Read More
Forty-three new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Maine on Saturday, the largest one-day increase so far. That brings the statewide total to 211 in 11 counties. The biggest rise was in Cumberland County with an increase of 28 cases. Read More
The alleged incident appears to be related to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
The superintendent of the Bangor School Department told parents Saturday that they should prepare for schools to be closed through the rest of the school year and to prepare students for online learning due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
The Navy, the military service hit hardest by the coronavirus, scrambled to contain its first at-sea outbreak, with at least two dozen infected aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Read More
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, 98, died Friday at home in Atlanta, surrounded by family members, they said in a statement. Read More
Whisky distillers are stepping up to make hand sanitizer, which has been in short supply for consumers and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Here’s a roundup of COVID-19 news in Maine and New England, as of 7:30 a.m Read More
As Maine officials prepare for an expected wave of COVID-19 cases to spread throughout the state, Maine’s public universities and community colleges are ready to supply needed materials, research and even campus buildings to aid in the effort. Read More
Maine saw a bigger jump in unemployment filings than any state but New Hampshire from one week to the next this month as the coronavirus epidemic has proven especially damaging to an economy built on hospitality and small business. Read More
Four older passengers have died aboard Holland America's Zaandam, a ship that is carrying nearly 140 sick passengers and hopes to dock at Port Everglades. Read More
Shares of cruise lines have taken on more water after the industry's major players were shut out from government assistance as part of the major economic-recovery bill signed by President Donald Trump on Friday Read More
New Hampshire is expected to receive at least $1.25 billion in support from the federal coronavirus relief package and is making more safety adjustments to slow the spread of the virus. Read More
Here’s a roundup of today’s COVID-19 news in Maine and New England. Read More
The Hermon Meadow Golf Club joined the list of golf courses to open for the season on Friday with 13 of its 18 holes available for walkers only. Read More
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that the deadline to register boats has been extended to April 30. Boat owners are allowed to operate without a current 2020 registration and milfoil sticker. Read More
President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. Read More
An order from Gov. Janet Mills this week to close public-facing nonessential businesses due to coronavirus included gun shops, though advocates are pressing her to reverse that while some remain open or shift to restaurant-like curbside service. Read More
A survey of factory owners in Bangladesh found that major fashion retailers that are closing shops and laying off workers in Europe and the U.S. are also canceling their already completed orders, as workers often go unpaid. Read More
The NCAA Division I Council is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to allow another year of eligibility for spring sport athletes such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players, who had their seasons wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
The City of Portland said the India Street Public Health Center will resume its clinical services and needle exchange program on Monday, March 30. Read More
President Donald Trump attacked General Motors Friday, alleging that the company promised to build thousands more breathing machines than it can deliver for coronavirus patients and that it wants too much money for them. Read More
