Many have closed, but the state is trying to help remaining child care centers stay open for families who need them.
March 2020
National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus
Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home because of the coronavirus
Coronavirus and sports: Saints Coach Payton says he tested positive for coronavirus
Sean Payton is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public.
Coaches understand, but disagree with aspects of extended hands-off period
With the springs sports hands-off period being extended to April 27, coaches wish they had more freedom.
Family Focus child care remains open for families on front lines of coronavirus pandemic
Director Laura Larson estimated there are about 20 children still receiving care and staff has taken extra safety and sanitary precautions to keep them safe.
NFL notebook: Rams release running back Gurley
Todd Gurley, who was perhaps the game’s best rusher in 2017 and ’18, has been plagued by knee problems lately.
Midcoast educators rewriting the book after coronavirus
Area schools are closed in the face of a global pandemic, but in a short time, teachers created take-home packets for students and online education programs for its older students to ensure students continue to learn.
Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers
A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.
North Haven rescinds order to prevent nonresidents from coming to the island
Instead of banning visits to the island, town officials are requesting that visits be restricted to those with ‘essential purposes’ only.
Sports Digest: Swayman, Gendron receive Hockey East honors
UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman is named Hockey East player of the year, and Coach Red Gendron is named the top coach in the conference.