Annual Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner in Waterville canceled over pandemic, fundraising trouble

The annual dinner, which has served hundreds of people a hot Christmas Day meal for free and fellowship, will not happen this year amid the pandemic but organizers hope to return in 2021.

Beer, restaurants and NASCAR win tax breaks in virus relief bill

Additional 458 COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths reported in Maine

Meanwhile, vaccination of some nursing home residents in Maine began Monday, and Congress passed a long-awaited coronavirus relief package.

The Latest: U.S. close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

Our View: Medical ‘surprise billing’ fix is itself a welcome surprise

The $900 billion COVID relief bill also ends an unfair practice by health care providers.

Maine Voices: Staying safe faithfully this season means serving others

What better tribute to the one whose birth Christians are celebrating than to make small sacrifices out of love for our neighbors?

Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings

The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.

EU greenlights COVID-19 vaccine after agency gives safety OK

Deliveries of the vaccine are expected to start Saturday, with inoculations beginning across the 27-nation bloc next week.

Franklin Memorial Hospital staff begins COVID-19 staff vaccinations

Nurse Melody Hill received the hospital's first Moderna shot Monday afternoon. Approximately 40 of the 500 doses were given out after the initial morning shipment.

Congress’ rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?

The package will provide urgently needed benefits to the unemployed, loans to help small businesses stay open and up to $600 in cash payments to most individuals.