The Latest: World powers clash, virus stirs anger at virtual U.N. meeting

World leaders convened virtually and clashed over the coronavirus, the economic problems it created and the looming risk of cold war.

Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 alert is raised from a three to a four, the second-highest level.

Lewiston fifth-grader tests positive for coronavirus

The McMahon Elementary School fifth-grader and his eight classmates will be quarantined for two weeks.

‘Heartbroken and confused’ resident at Madison nursing home calls for greater transparency amid outbreak

Samantha Paine, who has been living at the Maplecrest facility, says she and other residents are reeling from the isolation and lack of information about containing the outbreak there.

Olson says bias training, technology would be her top priorities as chairperson of Augusta Board of Education

Amanda Olson seeks to bring innovative discussion and ideas to the school board and city schools.

Soaring wealth during pandemic highlights rising inequality

The highest-paying one-third of jobs have almost fully recovered from the recession.

Cruise lines say they’ll test all passengers, crew as they plan to resume sailing

No date has been set for the resumption of cruising in the Americas.

Maine, union officials issue warning on failure to pass federal COVID-19 aid package

With no agreement on additional federal aid in the offing, Maine and union officials representing public employees say failure to reach agreement will endanger their ability to provide critical public services.

The Latest: Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge

CDC warns of possible exposure to COVID-19 from person who went to Portland jetport Sunday

The person intended to board a plane to Florida despite being told to quarantine, prompting the state to advise anyone who was at the jetport that afternoon to monitor for symptoms.