#COVID-19

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 27, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 104. 

The individual was a resident of Cumberland…

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

Today, there are 3,154 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,809…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 26, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 3,102 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,758…

This is the first part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, better known as the U.S. CDC, has quietly added three new potential COVID-19 symptoms, which brings the total…

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

Today, there are 3,070 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,731…

includes bowling alleys, arcades

AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released. 

The following is what indoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…

includes water parks, amusement parks

AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released. 

The following is what outdoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…

AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released. 

The following is what movie theaters must do to reopen amid the COVID-19…

The Friends of Colonial Pemaquid (FOCP), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Colonial Pemaquid’s historical significance through the development, support and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 103. 

The individual, a woman in her 90s, was a…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 3,017 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,680…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Today, there are 2,994 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,655…

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…

Westport Island is seeking $4,670 in Keep Maine Healthy funds to help spread awareness on,…

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…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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.…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

reopening June 17 with reduced rates; reservations required

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…

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…

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.  …

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,…

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…

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…