Markets’ slide continues in Asia after Dow tumbles into bear market

Investors rush to sell amid uncertainty about how badly the coronavirus outbreak will hit the economy.

Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes

Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.

Coronavirus latest: Trump restricts travel from Europe, except U.K., starting Friday

UMaine System, Bowdoin join move to get students off campuses

Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus virus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.

Women’s lacrosse: Bates routs Southern Maine in what might be season’s final game

USM goalie and Edward Little grad Mariah Vaillancourt makes Bobcats work for nonconference win, but the coronavirus now has both teams' seasons in flux.

Midcoast couple hunkered down in Italy during coronavirus quarantine

The couple describe their trip — and subsequent quarantine — in northern Italy.

Query: Is the coronavirus affecting your life?

Bruins game at San Jose in question amid coronavirus precautions

Officials in California's Santa Clara County have banned gatherings of 1,000 or more people for the rest of the month, affecting games hosted by the San Jose Sharks.

Despite coronavirus threat, Bates College expects to finish academic year as planned

Bates officials in Lewiston are preparing for online teaching in case shutting classrooms becomes best way to deal with the COVID-19 threat.

No confirmed coronavirus cases among 20 tested in Maine so far

Gov. Janet Mills says she believes the state is as prepared as it can be for the spreading virus, but urges Mainers to take 'common-sense precautions.'