Vermont plastic bag ban July 1; some New England states delay amid virus

Vermont is moving ahead with its ban on single-use plastic bags on July 1, while some other states postponed theirs out of fears of spreading the coronavirus with reusable bags

Bill Nemitz: Changing the world, one small corner at a time

As she graduates from Bangor High School, Nigerian-born Amara Ifeji leaves behind a legacy of scientific achievement and social change.

Farm-to-table dining takes on new meaning amid pandemic

Some food producers who supply everything from lobsters to vegetables are selling their products direct to consumers as a way to weather the coronavirus outbreak.

Bill Nemitz: An open letter from Maine to the president who isn’t

Donald Trump's looming visit to Piscataquis County, another in a long line of ego trips, cannot be over soon enough.

Reprise Choral Ensembles supports artists

Bill Nemitz: Long live the ‘Lucky O’Brien’ – the last of Maine’s Liberty ships

The SS Jeremiah O'Brien, the last of the Liberty ships built in South Portland during World War II, survived the German U-boats, the Mothball Fleet and now, a devastating fire on San Francisco's waterfront.

Maine mayors push Mills to share federal dollars with cities

Mayors in some of the state's largest cities are asking why Gov. Janet Mills' administration has not produced a plan to share federal funds to help municipalities with pandemic-related expenses.

Bill Nemitz: The benefit of a Maine lobster versus the cost of a Maine life

With the tourist season looming, businesses must weigh their bottom lines against the spread of COVID-19.

Red Sox Foundation seeks nominations for IMPACT Awards

Award grants $75,000 to New England nonprofits based on fan votes.

Bill Nemitz: Saving lives and paying the bills, one gown at a time

Her day jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Buxton woman sees a need and seizes an opportunity.