State reports 31 new cases, directs $1 million to behavioral health support for COVID-19 patients

Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the federal grant will help address rising demand for help from people who have been exposed or otherwise affected by the virus.

MLS sets plan to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8

All 26 Major League Soccer teams will compete in a tournament after play was suspended on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak just two games into the season.

Organizers cancel Cumberland County Fair

The fair, which dates back to 1868, was also canceled during a pandemic 100 years ago.

EU wants tech giants to do more to counter fake coronavirus news

A senior European Union official is demanding that tech firms like Google and Facebook provide detailed monthly reports on how they're tackling fake news linked to the coronavirus

The Latest: In states across the U.S., coronavirus cases still on rise

Our View: As U.S., Maine reopen, risks from COVID-19 remain high

Every person has a responsibility to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Wrap: Hugo’s will stay closed until fall, Tao Yuan owner launches a summer pop-up

Also, Chez Rosa opens for outdoor dining, and Little Woodfords is on the move.

For Maine museums, reopening is both an art and a science

For some, reopening means limited admission, while others decide not to open this summer.

Request for more Waterville police funding stirs debate

A message Mayor Nick Isgro posted on Facebook Monday about the need for more police funding — just a day after a peaceful protest in the city — drew criticism from people who said the timing was inappropriate.

Kennebec County officials invite public to weigh in on budget

Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at a time when people are out of work and can't afford increasing taxes.