Lewiston manufacturer of Fireball Whisky to make hand sanitizer

Sazarec Co., the company that owns the Lewiston factory that produces Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, announced Friday its 10 plants would begin producing hand sanitizer for several U.S. industries.

Maine farmers see more business, face uncertain future because of COVID-19

While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.

Longtime WGAN morning host Ken Altshuler fired from station

The left-leaning co-host of the popular morning radio show says he was dismissed Friday as part of a restructuring move.

Southern Maine business leaders move quickly to address blood shortage

'Distance Saves Lives' blood drives will be held each of the next 10 Wednesdays with a goal of producing more than 1,000 pints of donated blood.

PHOTO: Blowing sands in Lewiston

A crew cleans sidewalks at Lewiston High School on Friday afternoon.

Essential Maine retailers try to keep shoppers and workers safe during pandemic

From cracking down on panic buying to creating distance between customers and workers, grocery chains and drugstores have implemented a number of unprecedented changes.

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

After the president invoked the Defense Production Act, GM said it has been working around the clock for more than a week with Ventec and parts suppliers to build more of the breathing machines.

State orders insurers to continue health coverage for displaced workers

The order applies only when an employer wants to keep offering health insurance to workers who have been laid off or furloughed.

Dreaming of lottery riches? Coronavirus could cut jackpots

The group that oversees the Powerball game announced Wednesday night that it would cut minimum jackpots in half, from $40 million to $20 million as sales diminish.

All Maine motor vehicle-related expirations extended indefinitely

Expiration dates on all state driver's licenses, IDs, vehicle registrations and inspection stickers are extended until the state of emergency prompted by coronavirus is over.

Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks

The North Sails workshop in South Freeport has started making masks for caregivers who need protection from the coronavirus.

High disaster loan demand prompts SBA to remove how-to videos