Local Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Center: Alerts, Closings, Cancellations

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is reminding businesses and employees about important policies and programs to support Maine’s workforce during the unprecedented economic disruption caused by COVID-19.

As the economy gradually restarts, the Department noted in a news release workers can have part-time employment and not lose unemployment benefits in their entirety.

Workers who earn less than $5 over their weekly benefit amount remain eligible for partial unemployment…

Westport Island is seeking $4,670 in Keep Maine Healthy funds to help spread awareness on, and prevent spread of, COVID-19. Selectmen agreed Monday night to apply.

Deputy Emergency Management Agency Director Gaye Wagner said the town should know in a week or two if it will get the funds from Maine Department of Economic and…

AUGUSTA — After a power outage caused the delay of Maine CDC data for June 22, the Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,971 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,640 confirmed cases and 331 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,409 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,957 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,629 confirmed cases and 328 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,391 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 336.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,938 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,610 confirmed cases and 328 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,380 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 333.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 19, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,913 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,586 confirmed cases and 327 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,323 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 328.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 18, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,878 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,555 confirmed cases and 323 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,300 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 323.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 17, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 102. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland County. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 17, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,836 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,509 confirmed cases and 327 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,275 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 102 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 323.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Safety net hospitals in Maine have been awarded a total of $52,175,271 to support their efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release.

Safety net hospitals treat a disproportionate number of Medicaid beneficiaries, providing large amounts of uncompensated care, and tend to operate on thin profit margins.  

The hospitals are:

Cary—$5 million

Central Maine Health Care—$9.7 million

MaineGeneral—$8.1 million

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 16, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,819 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,499 confirmed cases and 320 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,233 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 101 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 321.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 15, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 101. 

The individual was a resident of Androscoggin County. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 15, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,810 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,495 confirmed cases and 315 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,189 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 101 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 317.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 14, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,793 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,486 confirmed cases and 307 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,173 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 314.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 13, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,757 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,452 confirmed cases and 305 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,152 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 313.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 12, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,721 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,420 confirmed cases and 301 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,105 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 308.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced June 9 that the Amtrak Downeaster will begin Phase 1 of Service Restoration beginning June 15, 2020. Service will resume with one round trip on weekdays only between Brunswick, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts: southbound Train 680 and northbound Train 685. Downeaster service has been suspended since April 13, 2020.

A number of protocols and procedures have been…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 11, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,667 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,380 confirmed cases and 287 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,062 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 308.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 10, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,637 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,350 confirmed cases and 287 probable cases. 

Across the state, 2,023 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 303.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 9, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 100. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland County.

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 9, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,606 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,322 confirmed cases and 284 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,992 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 100 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 302.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Memorial Day has come and gone without one of Bill Campbell’s Balmy Days Cruises vessels: Balmy Days, Novelty, Bay Lady, or Miss Boothbay, on the water; without the graceful Schooners Eastwind or Lazy Jack gliding across the bay; or Cap ‘n Fish’s Pink Lady II or Harbor Princess. In mid-June, the Bennie Alice would have been transporting people to Cabbage Island for dinner, outdoor exploration and games.

But this year is…

Stage lights will be coming up again at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor the night of July 3 when The Boneheads return to the peninsula’s musical arts center for a 7:30 show. It will be the first show since Ireland’s Altan played the House on Feb. 29, and the first since COVID-19 took center stage in all of our lives.

“This is not business as usual, this is business as unusual,” said Executive Director Cathy Sherrill. “There’s some trepidation, but I’m really excited. We’re going…

Many of us are asked “How is everyone at the Village?” or “Are the residents okay?” or “Has anyone gotten the virus there?” The outpour of concern for residents is not surprising, as the Village is very much a part of this deeply connected community.

So, how are we? As of today, June 5, we are pleased to report that St. Andrews Village still has no cases of COVID-19. Not only are we happy and relieved about that, we feel good that the proactive steps taken every day are working.…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,588 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,305 confirmed cases and 283 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,891 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 99 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 301.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 7, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 99. 

The individuals was a resident of Cumberland County. Further information was not available at publishing time. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,570 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,295 confirmed cases and 275 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,864 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 99 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 298.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,524 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,253 confirmed cases and 271 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,845 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 98 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 296.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Out of concern for the health and safety of our summer worshipers, clergy and organists and to be in compliance with government directives and recommendations of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, the Governing Committee of All Saints by-the-Sea summer chapel has decided that in-person services will not be held this summer season. So as to continue to uphold our friends in faith, a weekly online service will be offered with many of our favorite clergy contributing enlightened sermons and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 5, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 98. 

The individuals were residents, respectively, of Cumberland, Androscoggin and York counties. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,482 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,210 confirmed cases and 272 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,797 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 98 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 293.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Owls Head Transportation Museum has submitted the following:

After a temporary 3-month closure in response to the ongoing public health crisis, the Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) will officially reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 17. After a careful review of state and national safety guidelines, the museum has implemented temporary service modifications that support the health and wellness of both visitors, members, and employees.

Plan a Visit…

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced additional business reopenings Thursday under the Governor’s rural reopening plan.

Under the update, in 13 counties, tasting rooms and bars may open for outside service and gyms and fitness centers, nail salons, and tattoo and piercing parlors may open with added health and safety precautions beginning on Friday, June 12. These establishments may reopen everywhere in all counties except for York, Cumberland, and Androscoggin Counties.…

On June 1, the doors to all county government offices  re-opened to public access. Lincoln County Administrator Carrie Kipfer reported offices are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Kipfer told county commissioners June 2 that despite the open doors, there haven’t been many courthouse visitors. “We’ve had a couple surveyors in deeds, and a couple folks needing help in probate, but other than that, not a lot of visitors except for courts,” she said. “There are people in each…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,446 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,181 confirmed cases and 265 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,739 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 95 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 291.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has for the first time since the pandemic outbreak released COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code.

Until Wednesday, Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah had resisted numerous requests by media outlets around the state for data to be broken down by towns as other states across the nation do. 

In fact, all other states in the New England region have released similar data, as noted by the Bangor Daily News. The BDN…

Another Midcoast summertime favorite, First Congregational Church of Wiscasset’s Summerfest, is off this year. “It is with a heavy heart that the church council, taking into consideration the current circumstances, the guidelines in place, and the well-being of our congregation, volunteers and community, has voted to cancel Summerfest 2020,” Pastor Josh Fitterling wrote Wiscasset Newspaper in text responses Wednesday, June 3. 

“As this fundraising effort goes to support many local…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 3, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 95. 

The individual, a man in his 70s, was a resident of Knox County and marks the first death of a Knox County resident. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,418 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,152 confirmed cases and 266 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,699 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 95 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 285.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Wiscasset Community Center got the go-ahead June 2 from selectmen for a limited reopening of the pool and gymnasium. Meeting by teleconference, the board also authorized a committee to look into making some alterations at the Sunken Garden. 

Parks and Recreation Director Duane Goud said WCC is again taking reservations for lap swimming. Swimmers will need to shower at home and arrive in their bathing suits because the locker room will be closed to the public. Swimmers must stay in…

YMCA Camp staff for Central Lincoln County YMCA and Boothbay Region YMCA have been hard at work navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on how summer camp with operate this year. Camp Knickerbocker will be operating this summer, beginning on schedule starting June 15.

Although it has been the Y’s hope and intent to operate summer programs as it always has, the Y realizes that it must make adjustments to its programs and schedules to keep campers, staff, and community safe.…

Boothbay Railway Village will not open this summer. BRV’s board of directors held off on deciding as long as it could, changing scenarios to reflect Gov. Janet Mills’ latest COVID-19 guidelines.

The final decision was made at the May 21 board meeting. “Ultimately, not opening was what was feasible. We aren’t blessed with easy options here – just the design of our facility; a lot of our buildings are small, our restrooms are small ...,” explained BRV Director of Operations Steve…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 2, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 94. 

Four individuals were residents of Cumberland County and one was a resident of Penobscot County. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,377 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,118 confirmed cases and 259 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,646 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 94 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 287.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

The North Nobleboro Community Association regretfully announces the decision to cancel the 48th annual North Nobleboro Day due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The association made this decision because of the current difficulty of in-person planning for August’s activities and the real possibility of restrictions placed on large gatherings in late summer.

The live and silent auctions, as well as the trash and treasures sale will be canceled, so please save your generous donations until…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,349 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,093 confirmed cases and 256 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,586 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 89 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 284.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,067 confirmed cases and 258 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,552 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 89 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 283.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 30, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,282 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,025 confirmed cases and 257 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,505 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 89 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 272.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Bible Baptist Church pastor Rob Green was excited May 28 for church May 31. He said the Wiscasset church’s new virtual and newer drive-in services have gone very well, but on Sunday, May 31, he would hold the service in the auditorium with the congregation for the first time in more than two months.

“It’s been way too long, so we are all excited,” he said.

And if attendance breaks 50, he will keep to Gov. Janet Mills’ limit and run an FM transmitter out to the parking lot for…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland County. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,971 confirmed cases and 255 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,458 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 85 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 270.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Thanks to Boothbay Region High School alumna and Seahawk track legend Angel Ames, BRHS seniors will march June 5 with masks to match their caps and gowns. Principal Tricia Campbell announced May 18 students will be marching together and the ceremony will be livestreamed via Boothbay Region TV and covered by the Boothbay Register.  

Ames said she is not big on getting a…

AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to pandemic precautionary measures, according to a news release. 

On May 26, Governor Janet Mills signed Executive Order #53-A setting guidelines for vehicle registrations during this state of emergency.

According to this order, if a person can register their vehicle through their…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84. 

The individuals were residents of Cumberland County. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and is based on the most recent scientific data available from the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and stakeholder input. The plan is available on the Judicial Branch website here: https://www.courts.maine.gov…