Maine parishes announce Holy Week live-streaming schedules

Diocese of Portland announces directives for celebration of Holy Week and Easter in Maine parishes

Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter

Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.

Homeless shelter’s first coronavirus case adds urgency to reduce crowding

The woman came from out of state last week and is now quarantined, along with 27 other people who may have been exposed at the crowded shelter in downtown Portland.

Burglar at Portland’s Flask Lounge took his time stealing equipment

Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to call them.

Cities and towns shift to virtual meetings to carry out public’s business

Videoconferencing has become the new normal as Maine municipalities adjust to doing necessary business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

MaineCF awards COVID-19 Fund Grants

Grants awarded locally to Augusta, East Wilton and Farmington.

USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week

The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren't showing symptoms of having COVID-19.

Portland clinic to resume services, after 2-week closure for quarantine

The India Street Public Health Center, which provides a needle exchange and other services, closed after staffers were exposed to a person with COVID-19.

Foundation to offer scholarships for Richmond grads