Tools for remote work become social lifeline for isolated Mainers

Zoom happy hours and family reunions, and other video conferencing options, are keeping Mainers connected despite being isolated in their homes.

Southern Maine business leaders move quickly to address blood shortage

'Distance Saves Lives' blood drives will be held each of the next 10 Wednesdays with a goal of producing more than 1,000 pints of donated blood.

MPA changes course, allows coaches to speak with athletes

Maine high school coaches now can talk to players about workouts, but cannot recommend any team activities.

Munzing Media fills sports void by streaming past football games

Former coach plays to sports fans' nostalgia by showing Lobster Bowls, playoff contests.

Cumberland schools announce 2nd case of COVID-19

A staff member at the Mabel I. Wilson school has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and school officials can't say whether the person had contact with others at the school.

Maine Community Foundation awards COVID-19 response grants to area agencies

Maine preparing for increased demand for key medical professionals

The director of the Maine CDC says emergency medical personnel, hospital intake workers and those who can offer critical care will be key to the coronavirus response.

USM’s Sullivan Gym to be converted to homeless shelter by next week

The gym on Falmouth Street in Portland will be open to men and women who need shelter and aren't showing symptoms of having COVID-19.

Essential Maine retailers try to keep shoppers and workers safe during pandemic

From cracking down on panic buying to creating distance between customers and workers, grocery chains and drugstores have implemented a number of unprecedented changes.

Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine offers virtual programming, including yoga