Maine CDC reports another COVID-19 death, 6 new cases

Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find

Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14

MSAD 52 opts for students in-person two days a week

‘Whirlwind’ summer almost over for Auburn Rec Summer Camp

Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020’s hopes for first job

Dozens of health officials quitting or getting fired amid outbreak

Disney World to cut hours after reopening to smaller-than-expected crowds during the pandemic

Gov. Mills says Trump executive action on jobless aid vague, insufficient

Trump, Mnuchin try to pressure Democrats back into negotiations on economic relief talks

Maine CDC reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

The Latest: Connecticut issues first $1,000 fines to travel rule violators

License plates, pet names and maybe babies will be lasting reminders of pandemic

Job search requirements resume for laid-off Mainers

Maine health providers plan early and aggressive flu shot campaigns

Maine senators have sharply different takes on Trump’s executive actions

The show must go on: Lakewood Theater opens, despite pandemic

Maine CDC reports 16 cases of coronavirus, no additional deaths

Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’

Maine’s small-business sector still in crisis after reopening

Maine faces numerous hurdles in coming race to vaccinate for COVID-19

Lewiston-Auburn teachers face unknowns, but remain confident as school year nears

Maine CDC reports 12 new coronavirus cases, one additional death

Ballot delivery not an ‘acute’ concern for Maine’s top election official

Maine teachers unions worry about safety as school plans progress

Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mills by Sunday River Brewing and other businesses

Virus relief talks collapse as Trump readies executive orders

Canada outpaces U.S., recouping 55% of jobs lost to pandemic

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Maine hospitals’ COVID-19 patient counts remain low for another week

Maine reports 20 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

How Susan Collins was lobbied to write the PPP exception that benefited hotel chains

The Latest: New reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19

Franklin County community addressing homelessness

Wilton Blueberry Festival will return in 2021

RSU 9 presents return to school models

Weld Public Library has reopened

Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan

RSU 56 directors approve a plan for reopening schools this fall

Brunswick officials present second reopening plan

‘So many questions’: Local business owners talk summer, winter and staying afloat

Large turnout for Augusta food giveaway highlights need in central Maine

Marshwood Center in Lewiston reports a fourth COVID-19 death and 34 cases

Maine reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

Demand for unemployment aid remains high in Maine even as new claims dip

1.2 million unemployment claims filed as federal jobless aid ends

RSU 73 to hold public forum, board meeting on return to school

The Latest: Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases; true number far more

Bates College scene to change from party hearty to hardly party

Two more BIW workers test positive for coronavirus

No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plans

RSU 73 meeting agenda, August 6

Trump threatens executive action as virus relief deal remains elusive

Maine reports 25 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death

Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August

The Latest: Russia pushing virus disinformation online, U.S. says

Trump at odds with government coronavirus experts

Pickers flocking to local blueberry farms

Daycares operating during the pandemic

RSU 9 superintendent outlines back-to-school plan

RSU 10 directors to consider delaying start of classes

Hallowell requiring businesses to enforce mask-wearing guidelines

Bar Harbor hospital, Maine CDC partner to respond to potential virus spreaders from other states

White House, Democrats set deadline for deal on virus relief that could stave off evictions

Marshwood Center to get rapid COVID-19 test

Masks now required at Maine day care facilities

Bruno’s Restaurant closes temporarily

Maine now allows federal jobless claimants to upload income history

Another COVID-19 cluster reported among Maine blueberry workers

Oxford Fair canceled due to pandemic

The Latest: White House, Democrats set deadline for deal on aid that could stave off evictions

Lewiston schools to conduct in-person, online lessons for fall

Brunswick food trucks keep on truckin’ during pandemic

Bar Harbor hospital says at least 35 potential COVID-19 spreaders from other states have been in area

Advice from a woman who survived cancer, the 1918 flu – and COVID-19

White House explores Trump acting on his own on coronavirus relief

Maine reports 15 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death

COVID-19 cases among blueberry workers worsen farm labor shortage

Maine courts will allow public, press to watch hearings online

Maine CDC reports 21 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths

Tight supply of high school game officials faces a new foe: A pandemic

Facing coronavirus and an uncertain fall, some Maine families consider homeschooling

Restaurant servers adapt to masks, added tasks and a new kind of difficult customer

Maine ski areas prepare for winter season during the pandemic

Taste of Maine restaurant closes for 2 weeks after COVID-19 exposure

Manfred confident MLB can get through playoffs despite virus

Mexico has 3rd most virus deaths in world – behind Brazil, U.S.

Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks

On Baseball: Should MLB pull the plug on its season? Not so fast

Sports Digest: Marqise Lee becomes seventh Patriot to opt out

Hurricane lashes Bahamas, barrels toward virus-battered Florida

Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies

The Latest: South Africa surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases

Maine CDC reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths

Celtics drop return game to Bucks

Manfred, Clark discuss status of season

At 86, he’s determined to keep streak going at Beach to Beacon

Cardinals-Brewers postponed with two positive tests in the St. Louis traveling party

In Canada, hockey’s return is a partial sign of normalcy during precarious times

Is it even worth trying to pull off a college football season?

U.S. Tennis Association says it’s still making preparations to hold U.S. Open

State-wide green designation makes administrators cautiously optimistic some high school fall sports can be played

Masks meant to help protect rescue workers reported stolen from Richmond Fire Department

Bar Harbor hospital sounds warning on undetected COVID-infected visitors

COVID-19 cases increase at Lewiston’s Marshwood Center

State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine

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COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low in Maine

Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one additional death

Farmington native navigates Appalachian Trail during pandemic

RSU 9 board to vote on plans to reopen schools August 11

Funding sought for Walton’s Mill Park improvement project

The Farmington Historical Society presents the history of Meetinghouse Park

Origin USA opens storefront in downtown Farmington

MPA announces details for shortened fall sports seasons

Brunswick officials present hybrid reopening plan

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Nonresident COVID-19 rates on upswing, but no sign of spread to Mainers

Cruise ship that dominated Eastport gets ready to depart

Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate, dies of COVID-19 complications

Maine receives $17 million in CARES funding to pilot remote learning models

Mills to double rental assistance, fund efforts to address COVID-19 racial disparity

New jobless claims in Maine fall again, but tens of thousands still rely on aid

Farmington Fair cancellation means lost income, missed opportunities

Here’s 10 things to know about the NBA season restart

Maine’s tourism industry on life-support as visitors trickle back

MLB doubleheaders might be shortened to 7-inning games

Joe Biden says MLB and NFL seasons are “probably not going to be able to happen”

ACC football adds Notre Dame for 2020 season

NHL’s top teams face dilemma on what round-robin play means

Throwback 5-game series force NHL players to “embrace the grind”

Game on: NBA finally set to see games that count again

Ridiculed and alone, Rudy Gobert was the face of coronavirus in sports. Now he’s ready to return.

With Marlins battling virus outbreak, will they play again?

Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater

Bates group pressures college to change its plan to bring all students back to campus

Dodgers, Astros benches clear as Kelly fuels feud over sign-stealing scandal

Colby College requiring students to live in campus housing

Maine loosens restrictions, will allow 100 people at outdoor gatherings and events

Paris branch of Northeast Bank expected to reopen Thursday following COVID-19 testing

More NFL players opting out of the season than many expected

U.S. Open golf tournament to be held without fans

Another Marlins player tests positive, bringing total to 16

Fifth annual Troy Barnies basketball clinic set for Saturday in Auburn

Maine adds another 29 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths

Patriots face challenges as Dont’a Hightower and Patrick Chung opt out of 2020 season

RSU 9 school board reviews superintendent evaluation

Sports are in trouble in the United States because we didn’t do the work

NFL notebook: Mahomes, the king of Kansas City, buys stake in the Royals

COVID-19 cases climb at Marshwood Center, CMMC

Maine holds firm on exempted states as 2 more Mainers die of coronavirus

A Florida man got millions in coronavirus aid. Officials say he used it to buy a Lamborghini.