IRS launches website to speed relief payments to some Americans who don’t file taxes

The new site is largely targeted at low-income people, the homeless and others who it is feared could fall through the cracks in distributing the money.

Maine Community Foundation and United Way award grants to nonprofits

United Way of Greater Portland awards its initial round of grants to local organizations from its new COVID-19 relief fund.

Maine Grain Alliance cancels Skowhegan kneading conference

The Maine Grain Alliance has canceled the annual conference that brings bakers from all over the country to Skowhegan in July.

Emergency loans to Maine small businesses exceed $1 billion

More than 5,300 businesses had been approved as of Friday morning for federally backed Paycheck Protection Program emergency loans.

CDC extends no-sail order for cruises until COVID-19 pandemic is declared over

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the industry has not done an adequate job to stop the spread of COVID-19 on its ships.

The Latest: Diplomats alarmed by virus case in housing provided by State Department

Our View: We need to hear the president’s plan for reopening the economy

The Trump administration hopes to reverse the broad shutdown by May 1, but signs show we are not ready.

High school seniors cope with loss after school closes for rest of the year

The extended closures prompted by the pandemic rule out rites of passage like graduation, prom and other events that students look forward to all year.

Maine Voices: Emergency preparedness calls for Maine’s hospitals to do a balancing act

They've worked assiduously to prepare for catastrophic events, and they've achieved effective results on tight budgets.  

Sen. Vitelli: We must do better to protect health and safety of BIW workers

If the shipyard can't implement the physical distancing measures needed to ensure workers' safety, it needs to close.