Woman dies of COVID-19 she contracted from someone who attended Millinocket wedding

Millinocket Regional Hospital says the woman did not attend the Aug. 7 reception at the Big Moose Inn but became infected with the coronavirus after she had contact with someone who did.

Postmaster general says he won’t restore mailboxes, sorting machines that were removed

Louis DeJoy tells senators he doesn't yet have a plan to ensure that mail-in ballots would arrive on time but says it's his 'sacred duty' to do so.

The Latest: South Korea mulls nationwide pandemic restrictions

UMF freshmen moving in … 6 feet apart, slowly

The University of Maine at Farmington conducted COVID-19 tests on freshmen students moving into residence halls on August 18.

Maine Voices: COVID was the first wave – a mental health crisis will be the second

Mainers were suffering before the pandemic. The state should take steps to make it possible for more immigrant doctors to help them.

Maine Central Institute releases back-to-school plan for local, international students

International students arriving at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield will be required to quarantine for 72 hours before getting tested for COVID-19.

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October

It blames low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive slump in air travel and huge losses for carriers.

State cites Millinocket inn after COVID-19 outbreak at wedding

Thirty-two people who attended the wedding or reception at Big Moose Inn in Millinocket have fallen ill, the Maine CDC reports.

Fauci recovering after surgery to remove vocal cord polyp

The growth caused the notably raspy voice of the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert.

Week In Photos Aug. 15-21, 2020

Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.