Monday’s announcement comes as confirmed new COVID-19 cases remain elevated at more than 40,000 per day.
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The Latest: Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Maine schools reporting COVID-19 cases, including an outbreak in York County
RSU 57 has gone to remote-only learning at Massabesic Middle School, where the outbreak occurred, and at Massabesic High School.
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‘Viral marketing’ takes on new definition as pandemic alters ad campaigns
The pandemic forced businesses throughout Maine to consider the way they had been marketing themselves, and whether they needed to adapt to a changed world.
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Severe recession, without aid, could shrink Maine government revenue for years
Severe economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic could linger for years, based on a recent ‘stress test’ conducted by state analysts.
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Another Maine restaurant is forced to shut its doors
The operators of Lio say the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have proved too difficult to overcome.
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Despite viral, environmental setbacks, Canaan farm sells pumpkins to benefit Make-A-Wish
The Ring family farm is selling pumpkins, with all proceeds helping Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, in the face of the challenges of the pandemic and drought.
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Nearly 1 million who died of COVID-19 also gave world better understanding of treating disease
Though more deaths are expected this fall, there also are signs that death rates are declining and that people who get the virus now are faring better than did those in the early months of the pandemic.
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The eyes don’t have it: Masks upset classroom communication
Some schools have ordered face shields or masks with clear panels so students can see teachers’ mouths, while others have set up plexiglass bubbles.
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Police to probe whether Oakland church violated pandemic guidelines with weekend crowds
Vehicles, many with out-of-state plates, packed the Kingdom Life Church parking lot on High Street in Oakland on Friday and Saturday nights, possibly violating state pandemic guidelines.