As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer

Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.

Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators

After the president invoked the Defense Production Act, GM said it has been working around the clock for more than a week with Ventec and parts suppliers to build more of the breathing machines.

Absentee ballot applications available for Jay referendum

The vote on the proposed $5.3 million budget is scheduled for April 28.

University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’

PHOTO: Walkie-talkies help keep connected while social distancing

The Virus Diaries: Daughters can visit with mom only through a windowpane

Their 95-year-old mother lives in an assisted-living center that has restricted visitors because of the coronavirus outbreak.

State orders insurers to continue health coverage for displaced workers

The order applies only when an employer wants to keep offering health insurance to workers who have been laid off or furloughed.

Dreaming of lottery riches? Coronavirus could cut jackpots

The group that oversees the Powerball game announced Wednesday night that it would cut minimum jackpots in half, from $40 million to $20 million as sales diminish.

Maine congressional race turns hot after Trump scorches an Eric Brakey ally

Adrienne Bennett and Dale Crafts, challenging Brakey in Maine congressional primary, tie him to a Republican congressman Trump said should be thrown out of the GOP.

Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks

The North Sails workshop in South Freeport has started making masks for caregivers who need protection from the coronavirus.