New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.

2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Monmouth Mustangs

Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Monmouth Academy.

Eight Maine arts organizations each to receive a $50,000 coronavirus aid grant

The National Endowment for the Arts announced that 855 nonprofit arts organizations nationwide will receive a total of $45 million through the CARES Act.

Amusement, recreation and entertainment businesses reopen, but it’s not all fun and games

Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.

University of Maine at Farmington announces return-to-campus plan for fall semester

Liz Soares: Time to experience Maine as tourists do

While I sympathize with the small business owners who are losing money because of the dearth of visitors, this is an ideal opportunity for Mainers to enjoy Maine, writes Liz Soares.

UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester

University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.

Health experts slam U.S. hoarding of only licensed coronavirus drug

Remdesivir is the only drug licensed by both the U.S. and the European Union as a treatment for those with severe illness due to coronavirus.

Mills beefs up mask-wearing mandate, exempts 3 more states from quarantine, testing rules

Gov. Janet Mills says visitors from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will not have to quarantine or prove they recently tested negative for COVID-19 because of low rates of positive tests and virus prevalence in those states.

The Latest: U.S. virus cases rose by nearly 50% in June, led by states that reopened first