Augusta councilors affirm emergency declaration at conference call meeting

City officials said most residents have heeded officials' calls to limit social interactions and seek to assure them they'll get through the coronavirus pandemic.

Hannaford donates $250,000 to food banks in 5 states

The donations include $100,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank in Maine.

New positive test results push Maine coronavirus cases to 56

CDC Director Nirav Shah urges Mainers to keep practicing social distancing and good hygiene, and says it's too early to tell where Maine stands with ‘a very fast-moving situation.’

Portland police officer tests positive for coronavirus

The unidentified officer is being quarantined out of state, the department said, and it's unclear how many others may have been exposed.

Grocery stores set aside shopping hours for seniors amid coronavirus fears

Hannaford, Shaw's and Walmart are among the stores that are easing the fears of senior citizens over the coronavirus by reserving shopping times exclusively for them.

Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April

A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

Investors are worried that the coronavirus will plunge the U.S. and other major economies into deep recessions.

Maine Medical Center further restricts visitation

The Portland hospital is prohibiting visitors, except under strict rules to limit potential exposure to coronavirus.

Coronavirus latest: Lab supply shortages present new obstacle for virus testing in U.S.

Our View: US response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas

The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.