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

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 28, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,189 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,951 confirmed cases and 228 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,402 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 84 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 264.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — During the May 27 daily COVID-19 briefing in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills addressed the issue of gathering for annual town meetings and school budget meetings this summer. 

“We’ve been working on additional executive orders regarding elections and public meetings, trying to gauge things as we go,” Mills said. 

Ultimately, however, Governor Mills hinted annual town meetings this summer will differ than past years. 

“With the gathering rule in effect [...] we…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 27, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 81. 

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. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 27, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,137 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,914 confirmed cases and 223 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,357 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 81 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 260.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 26, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 79. 

The individual, a male in his 80s, 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 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,109 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,894 confirmed cases and 215 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,318 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 79 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 258.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

MaineHealth has announced enhanced safety measures and set criteria for which patients would be seen as it restores some services in accordance with state guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our top priority as we start to restore services will be the safety of our patients, care team members and the larger community,” said Joan Boomsma, MD, chief medical officer of MaineHealth, in a news release. “We will continue with masking and take a number of other steps at our facilities…

Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.

Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May 30. Co-owner Debbie Gagnon noted multiple safety precautions are now in place and she even has 12 employees who are certified ServSafe. Another counter has been added to have customers further from the ordering window. There will also be plenty of signage encouraging social distancing, and plenty…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,074 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,858 confirmed cases and 216 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,290 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 78 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 257.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

The Boothbay Farmers’ Market opened for another season with 27 members selling a variety of vegetables, plants, coffees and beers. It was a lot like past markets except for one major difference. This year’s is the first Lin the COVID-19 era. Fifteen tents assembled May 21 on Boothbay Common for the local Farmers’ Market’s first day. This is Dan Sortwell’s 12th year at the market. He owns Big Barn Coffee. For merchants like Sortwell, a farmers’ market is an ideal place to sell his roasted…

AUGUSTA — After a delay in releasing updated data by the promised deadline, the Maine CDC has updated its list, May 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,055 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,845 confirmed cases and 210 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,263 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 78 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 78. 

The individual was a resident of York County and, according to WGME, a male in his 60s. 

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 announced, May 23, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 77. 

Both individuals were residents of Cumberland County and, according to WABI, were a woman in her 80s and a man in his 70s. 

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 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,013 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,804 confirmed cases and 209 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,232 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 77 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 243.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — In accordance with directives from the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered Friday the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Sunday, May 24 in solemn remembrance of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Mills also ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff Monday, May 25, until noon in honor of Memorial Day.

The Governor issued the following statement:…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 22, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 75. 

One individual was a resident of Kennebec County and one of Aroostook County. 

The Maine CDC erroneously initially reported three new deaths for a total of 76. The error, according to WGME, occurred due to a coding error. 

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

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 22, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,948 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,749 confirmed cases and 199 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,192 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 76 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 240.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

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

Today, there are 1,877 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,678 confirmed cases and 199 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,145 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 73 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 235.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

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

Today, there are 1,819 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,632 confirmed cases and 187 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,110 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 73 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 231.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 19, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 73.  

The individuals were residents of Cumberland County.

Additionally, the Maine CDC is retracting the passing of a Cumberland County man in his 90s that the Maine CDC has determined had recovered from COVID-19 before passing of unrelated COVID-19 reasons. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths…

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

Today, there are 1,741 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,561 confirmed cases and 180 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,088 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 73 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 225.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

The Woolwich Select Board reopened the town office to the public and resumed work on the 2020-2021 budget Monday afternoon. If COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings are lifted, the annual town meeting could be held this summer, possibly in July or August. The town has cancelled its annual Memorial Day service.

“We hope that people will find a special way to remember the day and all it stands for,” Debbie Locke of the Special Events Committee wrote the board

The town…

The following businesses will not open for summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners who wish to be listed may send an email, with or without an explanation, to news@boothbayregister.com

Hendricks Hill Museum, Southport: After careful consideration, the trustees voted not to open the museum to the public this summer due to the current COVID-19 social distancing requirements. We look forward to re-…

Boothbay Harbor Country Club golfers got into the swing of things May 15 as their local course opened. Maine courses were closed until May 1 under Gov. Janet Mills’ “Stay at Home” order due to the coronavirus. Courses reopened as part of the governor’s four-stage reopening plan. But BHCC golfers had to wait until May 15 because that is the course’s traditional opening date. The course is starting later than most. but BHCC Director of Golf and Membership Chad Penman reported the country club…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 18, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 71.  

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 18, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,713 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,533 confirmed cases and 180 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,053 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 71 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 223.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

In response to CDC directives and guidance regarding COVID-19, the Honor Flight Network has advised all hubs to suspend Honor Flight travel, nation-wide, through Aug. 31, 2020.

Honor Flight Maine has received many calls inquiring about Maine trips for the remainder of 2020. Honor Flight Maine has planned flights for late summer and fall however, these flights will only take off with approval from the Honor Flight Network. The safety and well-being of our veterans, guardians,…

On Thursday, May 14, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors held a Zoom board meeting and decided to suspend all MSHF activities for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

The only function that will be tended to is to ask the school athletic administrators to give us names of two female and two male student-athletes from their school to be considered for the Female and Male Athletes of the Year. Later on this year the board will meet to decide on the 2020 Female and Male…

“Gov. Mills’ announcement made it a whole new ball game,” said Janson’s Clothing Store owner Betty Jeanne Maddocks in response to Gov. Janet Mills’ decision to move up the opening date for non-essential businesses from June 1 to May 11. This new date applied to all counties that did not have community transmission.

“There are parameters, but just being able to open the door is huge,” Maddocks said.

Those parameters included basing the number of customers in a store at one…

The Lincoln Arts Festival Board of Directors regrets to announce it will not be holding its scheduled events for July and August 2020. The July events scheduled at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor were Jazz Church Service and Edgewater Duo with Dean Zhang. August events at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor were Danny Lyons, Bell Ringer and Lincoln Festival Chorus concerts. The Arts and Yachts Exhibition and Sale at Hodgdon Yachts on Southport has also been cancelled.…

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

Today, there are 1,687 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,511 confirmed cases and 176 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,028 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 70 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 216.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 16, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 70.  

The individual was a resident of Cumberland County, and, according to WABI, was a man in his 90s. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths.…

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

Today, there are 1,648 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,447 confirmed cases and 171 probable cases. 

Across the state, 1,012 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 70 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 214.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

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

Today, there are 1,603 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,437 confirmed cases and 166 probable cases. 

Across the state, 993 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 69 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 211.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

In the Wiscasset Elementary School courtyard May 14, photographs of staff were holding strong in the wind. The photographs, posted on trees, had kind, encouraging messages.

The following is a summary of items that were recently approved or discussed by the MPA Interscholastic Management Committee at its May 7 meeting, as provided by the MPA: 

The following timeline is to be established for summer activities:

That through June 13, which is the close of the 2020 spring season, we continue to encourage all coaches to communicate with athletes in their program regarding their health and well-being, encouraging them to remain active, and to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 14, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 69.  

Two of the individuals were residents of Cumberland County, while 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, May 14, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,565 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,405 confirmed cases and 160 probable cases. 

Across the state, 958 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 69 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 207.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Salt Bay Chamberfest has announced the cancellation of its 2020 summer festival, following Governor Janet Mills’ guidelines regarding COVID-19. The organization says it is striving to help ensure the health and safety of the local community, as so many other performing arts organizations across the nation have also done.

“Being here on Maine’s wondrous coast is to experience what is sublime in nature and what is fleeting in life,” said Artistic and Executive Director Wilhelmina Smith…

In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets.

As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation. But blood and platelets are needed daily to help patients battling disease and facing the unexpected. Donating blood is an easy way to care for each other and ensure hospitals have the…

Maine’s commercial fishermen are familiar with uncertainty and uncontrollable circumstances under normal conditions, but the level of ambiguity and the impact of the current pandemic have heightened worries and concern regarding their businesses and the future of their industry.

The collapse of the seafood industry throughout the United States and the world has affected Maine’s commercial fishing businesses, from the fishermen themselves to the bait, gear, fuel, and storage…

Lori Reynolds, organizer of the annual Harbor Fest event in Boothbay Harbor, has announced that the ninth annual, late summer, 10-day event (Sept. 3-12) has been canceled for 2020, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In a statement to her supporters and friends on Tuesday, Reynolds said, “I had been holding out hope that this would not become necessary, but I am writing to let you know that I will be announcing the cancellation of the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 13, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 66.  

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 13, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,515 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,372 confirmed cases and 143 probable cases. 

Across the state, 943 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 66 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 204.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Nothing but what the seniors’ older siblings and cousins got for a Wiscasset graduation will look or feel exactly right. That big day and then the moving on with their diplomas and lives are the prizes high schoolers have their eyes on for years. And until this year, it didn’t, in Wiscasset, include fireworks, a parade in town and the principal going around in a cart in the parking lot to present the diplomas.

But when you think about it, or at least when I do, what it will be,…

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

Today, there are 1,477 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,338 confirmed cases and 139 probable cases. 

Across the state, 913 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 65 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 202.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Every day, Maine summer events are being canceled due to concerns about contributing to the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, May 8, Maine’s Summer Book Fair: Books In Boothbay was placed on this running cancellations list.

The event committee – Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Director Joanna Breen, assistant director of community engagement & nonprofit management Desiree Scorcia, longtime Books In Boothbay organizer Sharon Pulkkinen and Cheryl Blaydon – made the decision.

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When Wiscasset Middle High School junior Kyle Ricker and fellow student council members made their new YouTube video thanking teachers, it wasn’t in response to the videos the two schools’ staff have…

Restaurants in 12 of Maine’s 16 counties can reopen for business beginning Monday, May 18 so long as they follow a set of guidelines appearing below. 

Under the newly released plan by Governor Janet Mills, restaurants will be permitted to open in-store dining operations, with enhanced safety precautions, in counties where community transmission is not present.

Those counties are Aroostook, Piscataquis, Washington, Hancock, Somerset, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec, Waldo, Knox,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 11, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 65.  

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 11, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 1,462 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,328 confirmed cases and 134 probable cases. 

Across the state, 872 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 65 people have died. The number of people hospitalized, at some point during their illness, across the state stands at 200.

Looking at hospital COVID-19 data, there are…

Portland, Maine – With thousands of Mainers losing jobs and, often, employer-sponsored health insurance during the recent COVID-19 outbreak, leaders of a program at MaineHealth want people to know that assistance is available to connect them with resources to obtain new coverage and find affordable options for care.

The MaineHealth Access to Care Team specializes in assisting patients in getting the coverage and care they need. With more than 100,000 Mainers out of work due to the…

Wiscasset Parks and Recreation Director Duane Goud and the rest of the Wiscasset Community Center team have been working hard to make sure they are ready to go when state restrictions start to ease.

Even down to three full-time workers, the staff have been very busy. During the closure in March and April, staff completed extensive cleaning, refinished the gym floor, raked and cleaned up the outside grounds, refreshed carpets, sealed and waxed tile floors, and more. Goud said they…