Still no confirmed coronavirus cases in Maine, but threat’s impact is widespread

Maine CDC officials continue to work with hospitals, nursing homes and doctors to prepare for likely cases even as schools and universities take steps in response to the threat posed by the virus.

Fake flyers at Bates showed ‘blatant disregard’ for efforts to inform community of COVID-19 dangers

College officials decried the hoax and urged students, faculty and staff to ignore the flyers, which carried a forged signature of Bates' president.

Markets’ slide continues in Asia after Dow tumbles into bear market

Investors rush to sell amid uncertainty about how badly the coronavirus outbreak will hit the economy.

Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes

Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.

Coronavirus latest: Trump restricts travel from Europe, except U.K., starting Friday

UMaine System, Bowdoin join move to get students off campuses

Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus virus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.

Women’s lacrosse: Bates routs Southern Maine in what might be season’s final game

USM goalie and Edward Little grad Mariah Vaillancourt makes Bobcats work for nonconference win, but the coronavirus now has both teams' seasons in flux.

Midcoast couple hunkered down in Italy during coronavirus quarantine

The couple describe their trip — and subsequent quarantine — in northern Italy.

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Bruins game at San Jose in question amid coronavirus precautions

Officials in California's Santa Clara County have banned gatherings of 1,000 or more people for the rest of the month, affecting games hosted by the San Jose Sharks.