Otisfield to reopen Town Office on Monday

Residents will have limited access starting Monday.

Maine reports 155 coronavirus cases, ‘community transmission’ in York County

Confirmed cases are concentrated in Cumberland and York counties, and 16 people have recovered. But 16 health care workers are also among the sick.

Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students

The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.

Maine unemployment claims skyrocket to record 21,500 in 1 week

Nationally, almost 3.3 million workers filed for unemployment last week, the highest single-week total on record, as disruption from the coronavirus pandemic shook the U.S. economy.

U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump

The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the coronavirus outbreak is doing to the economy.

Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package

The roughly $2.2 trillion package in relief from the impact of the coronavirus includes $500 billion for loans and guarantees for businesses and state and local governments.

The Latest: All but 1 of China’s 55 new cases from overseas

School lunches for take-out or delivery

When schools were abruptly closed due to COVID-19, SAD 17 staff stayed on the job and set up a plan for lunch take-out and delivery.

Stephens Memorial sees first positive coronavirus case

As the first positive COVID-19 case is identified in Norway, Stephens Memorial Hospital continues preparations to meet the spreading threat. As of press time, SMH had no patients admitted to the hospital who had tested positive for the virus.

Leading doctor decries lack of testing at Maine’s long-term care facilities

Dr. Jabbar Fazeli warns that Maine hospitals could be flooded with stricken seniors if nursing homes aren't able to test more widely and get faster results.