There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next

The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year's awards.

Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment

The programs are taking off, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.

World Cup ski circuit skipping U.S., Canada swing, including stop in Killington, Vermont

The traditional North American loop – which included a stop in Killington, Vermont for the women's tour – will be skipped this season due to safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic

Under Trump administration guidance, teachers could stay in classroom even if exposed to virus

New guidance from the administration declares teachers to be 'critical infrastructure workers.'

Gov. Mills announces $200 million relief fund for small businesses

A state-funded grant program is aimed at stabilizing small employers, but business groups worry it will not be enough for some to stave off disaster.

Continued jobless claims fall sharply in Maine as U.S. unemployment worsens

The number of recurring claims fell by 8% in the first week job-search requirements were reinstated for unemployed Mainers.

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Rise in jobless claims reflects still-struggling U.S. economy

The number of American workers applying for unemployment compensation climbed back over 1 million last week after two weeks of declines.

Commentary: Pass new Land for Maine’s Future bond to enable Maine’s COVID recovery

We need to reinvest in the LMF program to meet the matching requirements for critical federal conservation funds.

Commentary: Head Start urges Maine’s senators to OK $1.7 billion in emergency relief

The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.