Trump weighs restarting economy, defying warnings from public health officials

The president said Monday that he may soon loosen federal guidelines for social distancing and encourage closed businesses to reopen.

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Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.

U.S. combats martial law conspiracy theories as National Guard assists in virus response

President Trump has activated the Guard in California, New York and Washington state.

MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies

Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.

School resource officer stays connected to children by reading to them on Facebook

While students are stuck at home because schools are closed, Doug Maifeld says he wants to stay connected to the kids he serves and is enlisting his fellow officers to join the project.

Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state

Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday's email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.

Olympic hopeful Isaiah Harris prefers delay of Tokyo Games over cancellation

Lewiston native is hoping the Summer Games will still be staged later this year. Another potential Maine Olympian, Casco's Kate Hall, hopes the Olympics are pushed back a year or two.

Coronavirus updates and cancellations: Lewiston closes skateboard park & basketball courts

Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.