Some U.S. leaders take ‘do as I say, not as I do’ virus stance

Even as the U.S. has largely hunkered down, some powerful people in Washington have defied preventative measures aimed at curbing the spread of the contagious coronavirus

The Latest: Death toll in U.S. now exceeds 1,000

Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

The chamber stayed in session late Wednesday night in anticipation of passing the bill after days of delays. The House is expected to pass it on Friday.

Maine Compass: How to support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many are profoundly concerned about how the businesses they own or work for are going to endure the pandemic.

Our View: The coronavirus is giving us a choice

We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.

School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures

There's little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine's Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.

George Smith: All penned in

The coronavirus has changed life for us all, and put many small businesses in danger.

The Virus Diaries: ‘Walking a tightrope’ to balance parenting and job’s demands

Adam Burnett's workload has increased dramatically because of the pandemic, and now he's juggling increased parenting demands as well.

Maine Voices: To change our state’s forecast for COVID-19, we cannot afford half measures

Maine now has over 100 cases. Global data show that the time between 100 cases and 100 deaths averages 13 days.

Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches

Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.