The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day.
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With help from an anonymous donor, fresh Maine fish is being distributed to schools across the state
Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.
Maine CDC reports 44 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
State officials on Friday moved Waldo County into the yellow risk category for schools as more cases were linked to a church outbreak there.
Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
COVID-19 cited as factor in death of York County inmate as jail outbreak is declared over
The finding by the state Medical Examiner’s Office differs from comments by Maine’s top public health official, who said Jason Daigle’s death was not related to the virus.
Youth hockey games to resume despite state’s objections
Maine Amateur Hockey Association officials have established new COVID-19 safety protocols, but state officials point to Community Sports Guidelines that do not allow for indoor hockey games.
U.S. hits all-time high for COVID-19 cases, and some hospitals are in crisis
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Another Bates College student has COVID-19
A student who tested positive this week has been moved into isolation housing.
Amy Calder: Wear a mask, save a life
It is a simple act of compassion to wear a mask, and it saves lives in a big way, Amy Calder writes.
Mount View suspends all sports for remainder of fall season
Decision comes after state designates Waldo County as “yellow” after coronavirus cases associated with church grow.