Bates College cancels its traditional commencement this year

Faced with the threat of COVID-19, the college plans to hold a virtual graduation ceremony online instead May 31.

St. Mary’s revises coronavirus sick leave policy after criticism from employees

Nurses at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center had complained about a requirement that they use their own earned time off if they had to quarantine themselves for 14 days after a potential coronavirus exposure.

Maine CDC officials report coronavirus cases rose to 499

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said the agencies continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for opening new treatment 'modules' around Maine.

Trump blocks Fauci from answering question about anti-malaria drug Trump touts

Fauci has warned that there is so far no definitive medical proof that the drug is an effective treatment and has cautioned that it is still being studied.

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Dr. Dora Anne Mills: What it will take to return to ‘normal’

How to file for unemployment benefits in Maine

If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus epidemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.

The Latest: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive, raising new questions about virus

'There doesn’t appear to be, at this time, any evidence that suggests that the animals can spread the virus to people or that they can be a source of the infection in the United States,' said a federal official.

Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home

Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.

As crisis deepens, Maine food banks scramble to keep up

Some food pantries report demand is up 50 percent or more as people lose jobs and paychecks, yet limited supplies and a shrinking volunteer base are hampering logistics.