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Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return

The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.

Winthrop couple home after being stuck at sea on cruise

The couple's planned retirement cruise extended to 17 days at sea after ports refused to let passengers off the ship.

Democrats delay presidential nominating convention until August

The party hopes that by rescheduling from July, delegates will be able to gather in person as the country is now in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic.

Eighth death reported in Maine as coronavirus cases rise to 376 and CDC plans for triage sites

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is planning to open at least one new facility soon for initial treatment of symptomatic patients, and the Togus VA Medical Center reported the death of a veteran Thursday afternoon.

A record 10 million Americans sought unemployment aid in past 2 weeks

The total far exceeds the figure for any corresponding period on record.

Maine unemployment claims hit new record of nearly 24,000 last week

As many as 87,000 Mainers will be out of work by the end of June because of coronavirus, one economic policy group estimates.

The Latest: Washington state extends stay-at-home order through May 4

‘Hand’ sewn surgical masks – it’s a thing

Karen Hand of Buckfield works up to 14 hours a day sewing surgical masks that she donates far and near.

COVID-19 municipal updates

Local government notices regarding hours and availability during the month of March are listed here.