Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine

More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.

Pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle

During a June survey, 70 percent of Americans said flying was very or somewhat unsafe. They rated standing in line to vote as safer.

Report: Nursing home virus cases up nearly 80%, mainly in South, West

Long-term care facilities account for less than 1% of the U.S. population, but more than 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths.

Virus clusters erupt at U.S. universities as semester begins

The virus has been blamed for over 170,000 deaths and 5.4 million confirmed infections in the U.S.

After wedding in Millinocket, 28 test positive for COVID-19

All who tested positive are Maine residents, linked to a wedding reception held on Aug. 7 at the Big Moose Inn, and the Maine CDC is investigating.

Returning vacationers face new constraints as virus spikes in Europe, Asia

Countries that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.

The Latest: Trump’s unemployment extension may only provide 3-week boost

Community banks credited for strong emergency business loan outcome in Maine

An abundance of smaller banks helped make the federal Paycheck Protection Program more effective than in most other states.

Can shortage concerns local breweries

With keg sales down, and pandemic restrictions still in effect, craft breweries are relying on canned beer sales to stay in business.

Fairfield-area school district adopts hybrid learning plan for fall

Maine School Administrative District 49 includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Both counties were listed as "green," or low risk, according to the state.