Ride-sharing services limited by Mills’ executive order

Services such as Uber and Lyft will be allowed to carry just one person at a time, to an essential job or activity.

Martial arts events are on hold, too, as Battle of Maine rescheduled to August

Annual event in Winslow pushed back into August, as coronavirus concerns continue to grow.

Just say no to putting lives at risk to get sports going again

From NBA playoffs on cruise ships to intentionally infecting drivers to build immunity to coronavirus, there are too many bizarre ideas being offered simply for the sake of entertainment.

Protective medical gear in national stockpile nearly depleted, federal officials say

Hospital executives and governors say their shortages are critical and that health care workers are putting their lives at risk while trying to help the surging number of patients.

Auburn declares emergency prior to statewide shelter-in-place

Also on Wednesday, mayors of the Twin Cities released statements in support of Gov. Janet Mills' order.

Maine hospitals face financial crunch but remain focused on coronavirus crisis

The state's hospitals have seen revenues dip by 50% in recent days because they shifted from normal services to preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients.

Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations

Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.

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Social Security recipients will automatically get stimulus payments, Treasury now says

After facing sharp criticism for forcing seniors who don't usually file tax returns to do so to get coronavirus relief payments, the Trump administration announced late Wednesday that Social Security recipients wouldn't have to do so.