Free lunches great for students, but districts can wind up swallowing the bill

RSU-16 says it may cost $100,000 this year to provide free meals to its students because of extra, COVID-related expenses.

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months

Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.

Liz Soares: Times of crisis call for real leadership

Information is power and can help us avoid panic, writes Liz Soares, but unfortunately we are awash in misinformation.

Big Ten changes course, aims for October start to football

Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.

The Latest: Oklahoma’s epidemiologist warned of Trump rally deaths

Preserve that garden bounty safely

A lot of resources exist to help beginners can fruits and vegetables properly.

Mainers are canning like crazy – if they can find supplies

In the spring, many quarantined Mainers planted gardens. Now that the harvest is here, they want to preserve the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.

The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate

Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.

Top HHS official apologizes for warning of violence if Trump loses

Health and Human Services spokesman Michael Caputo said on his Facebook page that scientists are conspiring against the president and suggested there could be shootings if he isn't re-elected.

It’s free! All Maine K-12 students are eligible for free meals through December

Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.