Jail populations down but may rise after pandemic wanes

Officials argue for and against summonses versus arrests.

A different kind of celebration for Mother’s Day

Restaurants and florists are seeking new ways to keep Mother's Day special.

New Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program offers cash to help feed Maine’s children

Families whose children get free or reduced-price meals will get $382 per child to compensate them for what they missed after schools closed.

Former guest of Lewiston wellness shelter tests positive for COVID-19

An official with Community Concepts, which operates the wellness shelter, said a former guest of the Lewiston facility — being run out of the Lewiston Armory — tested positive Sunday morning for the coronavirus.

Worship: “If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.”

Veterans still receiving urgent care, including cancer treatments, at VA Maine

The center at Togus and the outpatient clinics throughout the state have limited face-to-face visits unless the procedure is time-sensitive or any delay would risk the health of the veteran.

Suspected gunman dead after woman shot at Auburn apartment

Daniel Brown of Auburn was found in woods in Turner with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Auburn maskmaker can’t sew fast enough to meet demand

Auburn woman up before the sun to sew supplies for health care workers.

COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million

It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school's efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.

Hobby Lobby reopens after it’s deemed an ‘essential business’

The retailer temporarily shut its doors chainwide April 3, days after Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a stay-at-home order.