Vermont has 200 ventilators, seeking 600 for COVID-19
There are more than 200 ventilators in the state that would be used to help treat the sickest COVID-19 patients, Vermont officials said. The state’sRead More
Rhode Island woman who stole $5M denied prison release amid coronavirus pandemic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island woman who stole nearly $5 million from close friends and family was denied special release from prison becauseRead More
More than 5,600 test positive for coronavirus in Connecticut
ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — More than 5,600 Connecticut residents have tested positive for coronavirus and 189 have died, Gov. Ned Lamont said Sunday afternoon. MoreRead More
Maine, Maryland institutions to study warm waters, lobsters
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A group of institutions from Maine and Maryland is using a National Science Foundation grant to study the impact the warmingRead More
More than 100 inmates transferred after virus unrest in Connecticut
ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — More than 100 inmates have been transferred after coronavirus-related unrest at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution, state corrections officials said. SomeRead More
Maine forest owners receive biggest donation in history
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine (AP) — An organization of small woodland owners in Maine said it has received the largest land donation in its 45-year history.Read More
UMaine to help distancing residents up their kitchen games
ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine is looking to help residents who are spending more time at home learn to be comfortable withRead More
Seafood industry struggling to stay afloat amid outbreak
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The seafood industry has been upended by the spread of the coronavirus, which has halted sales in restaurants and sent fishermenRead More
Disaster declarations OK’d as New England death toll rises
BOSTON (AP) — Maine and New Hampshire join the ranks of states approved for federal disaster relief, the head of a major sub maker hasRead More
New Maine law designed to take away opioid treatment barrier
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A new law in Maine exempts the need for prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder under MaineCare. TheRead More