AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 4, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 456 cases confirmed across the state.
One hundred…
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Some of Wiscasset’s biggest spring and summer events are off, on, or in limbo as organizers keep safety first and cite other factors the pandemic has wrought on plans for the annual must-go’s.…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued April 3 an Executive Order mandating travelers arriving in Maine, regardless of their state of residency, self-quarantine for 14 days to mitigate the spread…
In response to the national emergency created by COVID-19 and Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Executive Order of March 31, 2020, which mandates that Maine citizens “Stay Healthy at Home” through at…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 3, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 432 cases confirmed across the state.
One hundred…
AUGUSTA — During a daily briefing from Augusta, the Maine CDC confirmed April 3 the passing of two additional individuals due to COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to nine.
Both…
COVID-19 has made all our lives more difficult, but for Maine’s more than 5,000 community fishermen and seafood businesses, this is a crisis far beyond being trapped at home. Seafood sales, and…
Press release
The Animal House, a holistic pet suppy store with locations in Westbrook and Damariscotta, have created two new funds: “Sheltering-in-Place,” which helps provide Animal House food and supplies for…
AUGUSTA, Maine – The current “Stay Healthy at Home” mandate identifies “engaging in…
The Woolwich Select Board will meet Monday, April 20 to decide whether or not to postpone the annual town meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Town meeting is tentatively planned for 6 p.…
Boothbay Region YMCA
In an effort to protect our students and instructors and in order to comply with stay-at-home orders currently in place, the Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron® has canceled the one-day recreational…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 2, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 376 cases confirmed across the state.
Ninety-four…
“We’re all in this together.”
No, apparently we’re not. Some of us seem to be entitled to more than others. More toilet paper, more hand sanitizer, more – you name it. For some people,…
AUGUSTA — With the approval of an additional waiver submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and additional bulk packaging options, the Maine Department of Education has been able to…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order extending the State’s property tax exemption deadline, according to a news release.
The order, which took effect March 31, extends…
AUGUSTA — An additional two COVID-19 deaths have been announced April 1 by the Maine CDC, bringing the state’s death toll to seven.
Both individuals were women in their 80s and were…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 1, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 344 cases confirmed across the state.
Eighty people…
‘heartening to see dental practices in Maine step up like they have’
The Maine Dental Association has submitted the following statement:
A number of dental practices throughout Maine have donated personal protective equipment to their local…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued March 31 a series of substantial new mandates to protect public health and safety in the face of COVID-19, including a Stay Healthy at Home directive that…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC reported Tuesday, March 31 an additional two deaths in the state from COVID-19, bringing the state’s death total to five.
The new cases are individuals with full-…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 31, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 303 cases confirmed across the state.
Sixty-eight…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to announce that the opening reception for the 15th annual Maine Photography Show (MPS) , scheduled for Saturday, April 4, is cancelled.
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Free face masks are in the making in Wiscasset for a 4-year-old with cancer, some nurses in and outside Maine, and others seeking masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the residents…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor has opted in to new temporary federal unemployment programs to provide relief to people in Maine affected by COVID-19, according to a news release.
…The Lincoln County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 9 a.m. will be by conference call.
To listen in, please call the number listed and use the access code highlighted.
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Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA has extended the closure of the main facility and child care site until April 27. Management will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with the town…
In an effort to provide one stop shopping for anyone seeking local resources and information in Lincoln County, the EMA Emergency Operation Center has created a webpage where groups and…
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Julia Truesdell brought smiles to the faces of those staying at home on Monday afternoon with her original song, “We’re all at home.” The homeschooled eighth grader posted a video recording of the…
AUGUSTA — Governor Mills and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Jeanne Lambrew announced March 30 the acceleration of pay increases for personal care workers and…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the providers of Lincoln Medical Partners I want you to know that we miss you. Even though the reason for your visit is often listed as a “chief complaint,” we…
PORTLAND---The Diocese of Portland has informed Maine parishes of the protocols that will be in place for the celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter.
All celebrations must be…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 30, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 275 cases confirmed. Forty-one people in Maine have recovered…
With the COVID-19 outbreak, many residents have been adapting to working remotely. What it means to work from home varies greatly for each profession and for Lorna Weber of Wiscasset, it means two…
From the House
Since Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was announced on March 12, individuals across our state have sprung into action. People in our community have quickly adapted to protect public health, from…
Wiscasset residents have been showing support in the fight against COVID-19 by displaying lights.
Here are some from March 28. Are you displaying lights or another sign of support? To…
From the Senate
Under extraordinary circumstances, leaders of the Maine State Legislature came together working tirelessly throughout the March 14-15 weekend and reached agreement on a package of new laws to…
First Congregation Church of Wiscasset, UCC/St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
While the First Congregation Church of Wiscasset, UCC, and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church are closed to the public until further notice, Rev. Josh Fitterling and Rev. Marcia Richardson will…
MaineHealth cancels non-urgent office appointments
MaineHealth, the nonprofit that owns Pen Bay Medical Center, in Rockport, and Waldo County General Hospital, in Belfast said March 28 in a letter to individuals who have used MaineHealth medical…
UPDATE: In response to the national emergency created by COVID-19 and Maine Governor Janet Mills’ Executive Order of March 31, 2020, which mandates that Maine citizens “Stay…
AUGUSTA — Two additional individuals from Maine have passed away due to COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC.
The Maine CDC website was updated with the new death count at 2:20 p.m.,…
Forty donors donated to the Red Cross blood drive on March 26 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. The blood drive was co-sponsored by the Second Congregational Church, UCC in Newcastle…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 29, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 253 cases confirmed.
Forty-one people in Maine have…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 28, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 211 cases confirmed.
Thirty-six people in Maine have since…
Healthy Kids knows this is a hard time for everyone. In order to be helpful, the following are available online. Healthy Kids Facebook page, @healthykidsmaine, is posting activities for children…
Wiscasset public safety agencies would like to remind people that they can help keep our first responders safe and healthy by heeding the advice of our governmental and public health professionals…
LincolnHealth
In order to strengthen its response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) while continuing to provide care for patients with other health needs, LincolnHealth has temporarily relocated Lincoln Medical…
More than 450 pieces of legislation are in limbo, including measures to reform Maine’s criminal justice system, following the sudden adjournment of the Legislature last week because of concerns…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 27, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. Today, there are 168 cases confirmed.
Twenty-four people in Maine have since…
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today, March 27, reported the first death of an individual who had tested positive for the disease caused by the 2019 novel…
AUGUSTA — In response to the extraordinary generosity of Maine people, businesses, and organizations looking to help during these challenging times, Governor Janet Mills launched a new online…
