Local truckers still delivering the goods — despite coronavirus concerns

Bathrooms and hot meals are in short supply for those risking exposure to the coronavirus to supply the nation's stores with needed products and supplies.

Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions

"The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn't matter if it's in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence," said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.

MaineCF awards COVID-19 Fund Grants

Grants awarded locally to Augusta, East Wilton and Farmington.

Central Maine organizations working to provide essential childcare

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is joining the Children's Place to provide a place where those considered essential workers can send their children.

As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer

Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.

DAR Good Citizenship Award and American History Essay contest winners recognized

Kennebec, Somerset counties reduce inmate populations to keep coronavirus out of jails

Kennebec County has been working with the district attorney's office to identify inmates with 30 days or fewer left on their sentences to be released early.

Some raise concern that Augusta schools not doing enough to educate in pandemic

Online learning a challenge because not all students, families have devices or internet connections.

Augusta orders all nonessential businesses to close

The order, in effect Friday at noon, directs all nonessential businesses — even those not open to the public — to shut down due to concerns of spreading coronavirus.

Augusta’s J.S. McCarthy remains open for business following layoffs

The commercial printer in Augusta issued a statement Wednesday to say it continues to operate as an essential business, using new public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus.