The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON — On a day when COVID-19 cases soared, health care supplies were scarce and an anguished doctor warned he was being sent to war without bullets, a cargo plane landed at the Los Angeles International Airport, supposedly loaded with the ammo doctors and nurses were begging for: some […]
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Brunswick group home reports 6 cases of COVID-19
Only two clients live in the facility for adults with disabilities, and both tested positive for the illness, as did four staff members. All six people have been quarantined within the home since Thursday, and staff drop off groceries, supplies and personal protective equipment.
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On this date in Maine history: May 11
May 11, 1966: The Maine Legislature passes the Allagash Wilderness Waterway statute, providing protection for northern Maine’s Allagash River, contingent on passage of a bond issue intended to supply funding for the protection. Maine voters approve the bond on Nov. 8. In 1970, the U.S. Department of the Interior designates the 92-mile, northward-flowing waterway as […]
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Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country
Foxwoods in Connecticut says it will be temporarily laying off most of its workforce without benefits beginning May 31.
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Hollis man out on domestic violence charge accused of assaulting same person
Darin Kilton, 50, was arrested Saturday after fleeing into nearby woods, according to by Maine State Police.
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Survey results from schools across the state
Nearly 100 schools responded to our survey about whether spring sports coaches will receive stipends.
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Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
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Maine CDC reports 34 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
The public health agency’s latest statistics bring the statewide totals to 64 deaths and 1,408 cases as Maine works toward reopening its economy.
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Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch
The end of this virus-disrupted school year has produced a predictably bleak financial outlook for major college sports.