Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?

Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.

Fifth person tests positive for coronavirus at OceanView at Falmouth

OceanView says it now has 5 cases, including 2 people who are hospitalized at Maine Medical Center and 3 who are recuperating at home.

U.S. virus testing faces new obstacle: Lab supply shortages

The long-delayed effort to ramp up screening for the coronavirus is hampered by dwindling supplies of chemical components and basic swabs needed to collect samples.

Waterville council wants to keep coronavirus-response panel’s meetings secret, barred from public

The City Council voted 5-1 to amend the number of councilors on the subcommittee and make it an advisory-only panel, as a way of circumventing Maine's open meetings law and barring the public.

Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

The majority of the fund will support hard-hit crews on Netflix's own productions around the world.

Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union

James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states "If you work in a critical infrastructure industry ... you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule."

How you can help in your community during the pandemic

Congress, White House race to draft $1 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The challenges are apparent as lawmakers labor over eye-popping sums and striking federal interventions, surpassing even the 2008-09 bank bailout and stimulus.

Residents at Falmouth retirement community cope with isolation – and news of new case

State health officials are keeping a close eye on OceanView at Falmouth, which appears to have the only infection cluster in Maine so far.

Portland waives plastic bag fees over reusable-bag germ concerns

The city warns residents that coronavirus can survive on surfaces 'for hours and in some cases days.'