The state's cases continue to rise as Gov. Janet Mills is expected to mandate mask enforcement by businesses.

Twenty percent of Maine's licensed child care programs are closed and some will never reopen, leaving parents looking desperately for slots that were in short supply even before the pandemic.

Some participants complain of missed payments and poor customer service, but the state says WorkShare is new to many, and more education on its proper use may be needed.

In the time of COVID-19, more states should do the same.

Though commercial shows are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the manager at Pyro City Maine says the business has seen an increase in customers that want to do their own fireworks shows.

Maine continues to add several dozen coronavirus cases a day as the number of out-of-state visitors increases.

Even though many traditional events won't happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.

Football is not the priority for some like South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who will not lift the executive order that bans large gatherings.

But Trump administration officials defend their work.

Nine million smokers are affected by the government's decision in late March.

Tim Dahlberg: So many rules, so many restrictions. No peanuts, no Cracker Jack. You might not care if you ever get back, with the pandemic making the rules.

Gavin Fitzpatrick becomes the second goalie the Nordiques signed this offseason. The Nordiques cancel a camp, plus other Tier II junior hockey notes.

With students returning this fall to campuses in the UMaine System, the fall sports season remains a possibility for the seven universities.

A lack of rain that followed late-spring frosts worried farmers, but pickers are turning out early and often to gather strawberries while observing public health recommendations related to COVID-19.

But the courts are still working on making virtual hearings accessible to the public.

The grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration supports communities responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

MaineGeneral in Augusta had no patients all week, while Central Maine Medical Center, Maine Med and Mercy saw upticks.

Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a 'devastating' economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.

An employee at the 2 restaurants, which are owned by the same hospitality group, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Figures updated by the Maine CDC hours after the Press Herald reported that only outdated numbers were available show a near quadrupling in the pace of new cases in the last 11 days of June.

As a holiday weekend ushers in higher numbers of out-of-state visitors, the average number of active COVID-19 cases per day has crept up, but hospitalizations remain low and the rate of positive tests is declining.

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.

Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Monmouth Academy.

The National Endowment for the Arts announced that 855 nonprofit arts organizations nationwide will receive a total of $45 million through the CARES Act.

Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.

Students, faculty and staff will be expected to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

While I sympathize with the small business owners who are losing money because of the dearth of visitors, this is an ideal opportunity for Mainers to enjoy Maine, writes Liz Soares.

University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.

Remdesivir is the only drug licensed by both the U.S. and the European Union as a treatment for those with severe illness due to coronavirus.

Gov. Janet Mills says visitors from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will not have to quarantine or prove they recently tested negative for COVID-19 because of low rates of positive tests and virus prevalence in those states.

Only by reducing the spread of COVID-19 can get the economy back on track.

Plus, a digital cookbook raises money for independent restaurants, and Maine breweries embrace the Black is Beautiful campaign.

The MSAD 54 board of directors convenes for only its second in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic closed school facilities in mid-March.

King delivered his comments on the floor of the Senate, urging development of a cyber-defense program that could fend off a 'catastrophic' attack.

Maine's education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.

A preliminary report says the state's restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.

Workers continue picketing and gathering after the shipyard announced Monday Two more workers have tested positive for coronavirus.

The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.

Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.

The list of those allowed in is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.

As movie theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses prepare to reopen Wednesday, the state is recording several dozen new COVID-19 cases daily – but not the large spikes seen in some southern and western states.

Teaming up with The Jackson Laboratory and ConvenientMD is a key part of the system's plan to reopen in the fall for on-campus instruction, details of which will be announced Wednesday.

To combat COVID-19, the Lewiston college calls for testing, masks, social distancing and more to keep its community safe.

The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.

All of the jail's staff and inmates are being required to wear masks.