Sidelined athletes use their platforms and free time to raise money for coronavirus relief

Many have turned toward their massive followings to kick-start fundraisers aimed at helping communities affected by the coronavirus.

NFL hopeful that coronavirus won’t disrupt regular season, but offseason activities at risk

NFL spokesman said the league continues to plan for teams' offseason programs, training camps and the season, but will make adjustments if needed.

PHOTO: Sabattus church offers drive-up confessions

How Lewiston’s biggest hospital responded to the growing COVID-19 threat

Internal memos from Central Maine Healthcare show its rapidly escalating preparation to deal with deadly new virus this month.

Lewiston wrestles with a pandemic economy in budget season

The proposed Lewiston Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2021 was presented to the City Council on Monday night.

Brunswick adopts civil state of emergency, effective shelter-in-place order

Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 'essential' industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it's expected to be renewed. 

Demand grows for homemade medical masks, but CDC has reservations

Central Maine Medical Center says it welcomes donations of homemade masks; St. Mary's says professional-grade donations only, please.

What you need to know about coronavirus testing in Maine

Limited testing supplies have shifted CDC guidelines for who should be tested, but the decision still rests with physicians.

Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infection

A British doctors' group cites 'good evidence' from South Korea, China and Italy.

State calls for an end to snowmobile season in Maine

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has asked snowmobilers to not come to Maine, while the Maine Snowmobile Association says local clubs should stop grooming trails.