U.S. coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000

A year into the pandemic, the running total of lives lost was about 498,000 – roughly the population of Kansas City, Missouri, and just shy of the size of Atlanta.

The Latest: Biden to mark 500,000 lives lost with ceremony

Residents at Maine long-term care facilities readily accept COVID-19 vaccine, while some staff opt out

Many long-term care facilities reported that all of their residents chose to get vaccinated, but staff are more hesitant.

Fishing derby in Canaan kicks off weeklong Somerset SnowFest

SnowFest includes a series of activities, including the only equestrian skijoring race in the Northeast which involves a horse and rider pulling a snowboarder or an Alpine skier down a 1,000-foot track of gates and jumps.

Beyond 100 million: Biden team aiming for bigger vaccine numbers

One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.

Maine CDC reports 131 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

Maine's case numbers continue to fall as residents take precautions and vaccine distribution ramps up.

With right attitude and outerwear, the fun of dining outside in winter outweighs the drawbacks

The pandemic has led some restaurants to extend outdoor dining long past the usual season, appealing to diners with heated patios and private chalets. We explore the al fresco experience when the temperature dips.

For college freshmen, campus life can be lonely amid pandemic restrictions

Social distancing, online classes and mask wearing add to the stress of being a new student in Maine, and some campus counseling centers are seeing different and more acute complaints because of the coronavirus.

Dine Out Maine: Behind the scenes of a coronavirus scare

Restaurants complain they aren't getting enough guidance on what to do when staff test positive for COVID-19.

Biden’s 1st month was about erasing the mark of ‘former guy’

In contrast with his predecessor, he levels with the public about the pandemic and the resulting economic devastation.