Maine reports 5 more deaths, 28 new COVID-19 cases

The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says it may be too early to know if recent protests against police brutality that attracted 1,000 or more people will lead to an increase in cases of COVID-19.

The Latest: Protests in top 25 virus hot spots ignite fears of contagion

Baxter State Park officials begin to reopen wilderness area

On June 15, the park will open the Togue Pond and Matagamon gates for vehicles; campgrounds are expected to open July 1.

Maine Voices: ‘Universal’ testing isn’t enough to protect nursing home residents from COVID

It's critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.

Sara Gideon: Washington’s COVID response has put partisan politics ahead of state, local needs

Senate Republicans focus on filling empty judgeships as Maine towns, cities and counties go without federal CARES Act funds.

What to look for if you want to stay safe as Maine reopens

Mainers can minimize their chances of catching the coronavirus in retail stores, beaches, campgrounds, restaurants and other venues if they know what to look for and follow some basic practices.

Auburn-based John F. Murphy Homes has fourth COVID-19 outbreak

Universal testing of residents and staff caught the latest outbreak, which has affected five people.

Youth baseball: Gardiner Cal Ripken kicks off spring season with majors division evaluation

Community baseball makes return from wait due to coronavirus with first on-field evaluations.

Nearly 26,000 U.S. nursing home residents died from COVID-19

The report prepared for governors comes as lockdowns ease across the nation and world.

Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening

Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.