State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes

Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.

Bernie Sanders decries ‘police murder,’ demands justice in virtual convention for Maine Democrats

The Vermont senator tells Maine Democrats that creating a system that values the dignity of all people 'starts with justice for George Floyd.'

MLB players propose 114-game season, no additional pay cuts

The players' association offers a counterproposal to the owners, who want players to accept less money if games are played without fans.

Bates College graduates told to ‘stay strong and walk like you got some sense’

During Bates' 154th commencement, held via livestream due to the coronavirus, President Clayton Spencer and other speakers spoke fondly of the resilience the Class of 2020 showed during its final semester.

Officials fear protests may cause new virus outbreaks

Many demonstrators wear masks, but social distancing is nonexistent.

Lobster roll landmark, Red’s Eats opens in Wiscasset for abnormal season

Saturday marked opening day for Red's Eats, a landmark seafood shack on Route 1 in Wiscasset.

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Gardiner City Hall, Public Library reopening to public Monday

Gardiner residents will be able to transact business in person at Gardiner City Hall, as long as they wear masks, observe limits to the number of people allowed into the public areas and bring their own pens.

More high schools in central Maine prepare for modified graduation ceremonies

Messalonskee High School in Oakland, Lawrence High School in Fairfield and the Maine Arts Academy in Sidney have opted for modified graduation ceremonies that respect social-distancing guidelines.

Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision

With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses