Hiring rose in 46 states in May, yet jobless rates still high

The overall U.S. unemployment rate last month was a still-high 13.3 percent.

Apple recloses stores in 4 states as coronavirus infections rise

The company shuts down 11 stores in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina that it had reopened just a few weeks ago.

AMC Theaters to require masks after backlash over reopening

The nation’s largest movie theater chain became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.

Thomas College graduates 250 in virtual celebration

The college shared a commencement video on Saturday morning, where commencement speeches were shared from students, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.

Skowhegan holds in-person graduation ceremonies on Saturday

The school had a series of 15-minute ceremonies on Saturday, where students graduated in groups of six, allowing for proper guidelines to be followed and students to return to school one more time.

Maine reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

The new cases come as the state moves closer to a wider reopening of its economy on July 1.

Amy Calder: Nightmares in a pandemic

Having vivid dreams during and about the coronavirus may not be such a bad thing, writes Amy Calder.

Maine jobless rate falls to 9.3%, but data obscure magnitude of job losses

If not for tens of thousands of workers who were misclassified or not counted as unemployed in May, the official rate would be 18 percent.

The Latest: Trump rally attendees not required to wear masks, court rules

Sen. Timberlake: Gideon focusing on U.S. Senate campaign at expense of Maine people’s needs

The Maine House speaker wants the federal government to step up COVID recovery efforts when she hasn't lifted a finger here.