Yarmouth detects ‘rapid rise’ of COVID-19 markers in wastewater

The number of coronavirus cases in the town has risen from seven to 21 in the last three weeks, according to a local task force.

‘Little old West Virginia’ sets pace on vaccine rollout

West Virginia has emerged as an unlikely success in the nation’s otherwise chaotic coronavirus vaccine rollout.

North Anson-based school district goes remote after reporting 2 cases of COVID-19

Regional School Unit 74 will switch to remote learning after students from the same home tested positive for the coronavirus. The students were in school the week before testing positive.

The Latest: Biden official predicts another 100,000 deaths in next five weeks

Maine CDC reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, four additional deaths

Maine is entering its fifth week of a monthslong vaccination campaign, although there are uncertainties about the pace of vaccine deliveries from the federal government.

As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast

As the pandemic stretches on, Mainers are rediscovering the pleasures of a good breakfast.

School nurses on the front lines of fighting COVID-19 and keeping schools open

Between contact tracing, testing and educational outreach, they are taking on new duties essential to keeping schools open this year.

Thirsty for breakfast?

The Thirsty Pig launches a breakfast service that reflects what people are eating now.

UNE students lend a vital hand to Deer Isle nursing home hit hard by COVID

The partnership helped the home fill vital shifts as virus-stricken staffers isolated at home while offering future nurses and doctors an opportunity for intimate, hands-on experience during the pandemic.

Nursing home staff shortages escalate to crisis levels

As the number of COVID-19 infections explodes in Maine, a third of the state's 93 elder-care facilities are reporting unfilled positions.