Local Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Center
Since the first testing for COVID-19 in Maine, information and important notices from community and state officials, business owners and educators have flowed to our inboxes at a rapid pace.
So, the Pilot established a resource page, a collection center for all the alerts and vital information our readers need to know.
Innovative solutions, before long, were brought to our attention, easing life for everyone as we moved through the unfamiliar sequestering days.
As Mainers line up to receive their vaccine doses and continue to figure out normalcy, we are sharing information about pandemic recovery as it rolls in.
The latest information will appear at the top of the page, and the top of the subsections appearing within the sidebar.
Stay healthy, keep your distance, wear a mask (or two), and keep your chin up!
Dec. 8 update: Midcoast adds 57 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,460 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 18 new cases since… Read more
Vaccine appointments available for Wednesday in St. George, Islesboro
The Towns of St. George and Islesboro will be holding vaccine clinics in their respective towns Wednesday, Dec. 8.
St. George will be holding a booster shot clinic with Moderna doses from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the town office at 372-6363 to schedule an appointment.
Islesboro will hold a vaccine and booster clinic in the annex of the Islesboro Health Center parking lot from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Center at 734-2213 to schedule an appointment.
Dec. 7 update: Midcoast adds 62 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,442 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 14 new cases since… Read more
Dec. 4 update: Midcoast adds 43 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,428 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases… Read more
Dec. 3 update: Midcoast adds 44 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,420 cases, 58 hospitalizations and 17 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases, one… Read more
Dec. 2 update: Midcoast adds 76 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,403 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of 22 new cases since… Read more
Dec. 1 update: Midcoast adds 19 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,381 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of eight new cases… Read more
Nov. 30 update: Midcoast adds 69 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,373 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 16 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases and… Read more
Nov. 25 update: Midcoast adds 25 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,361 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of five new cases… Read more
Nov. 24 update: Midcoast adds 53 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,356 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases since… Read more
Health care providers statewide benefit from $130 million additional COVID-19 relief funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Nov. 23 news release, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, announced the distribution of $130 million in COVID-19 relief funding for Maine health care providers, nursing homes and hospital, with a number of them in the Midcoast.
The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Provider Relief Fund (PRF), which assists health care providers facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19.
HHS’ announcement follows … Read more
Nov. 23 update: Midcoast adds 69 new cases, two new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,344 cases, 57 hospitalizations and 15 deaths. This data includes an increase of 12 new cases, one… Read more
Help needed! Maine tourism faces too much business and too little staff
The local radio ad had a particular appeal as it played over the airwaves early this summer.
“We’re all trying our best to give you the service you expect and the vacation you’ve been wishing for, for the past couple of years,” the radio spot went. “Thanks so much for your understanding.”
All across town, the point was driven home by the countless “Help Wanted” signs staked into grassy verges, lettered across bulletin boards and hanging in store windows.
… Read moreNov. 20 update: Midcoast adds 49 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,332 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 13 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 19 update: Midcoast adds 47 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,319 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 18 new cases since… Read more
Maine Principals’ Association releases winter guidelines for athletics, activities
As we head into the 2021-2022 winter season the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), the Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA), the Maine Athletic Administrators Association, the Maine Music Educators Association, the Maine School Boards Association, and the Maine Athletic Trainers Association offer the following recommendations for school-based extracurricular activities.
All agencies agree, according to a news release, that education-based activities, including music and… Read more
Nov. 18 update: Midcoast adds 81 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,301 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 32 new cases since… Read more
$11 million of American Rescue Plan funds go toward Maine’s tourism and recreation economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) said Nov. 17 that the Economic Development Administration is awarding $10,817,267 to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Tourism to strengthen Maine’s tourism economy.
The funding from the American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, is to help the state’s tourism industry continue to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and strengthen the outdoor… Read more
Gov. Mills expands COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition.
Expanding booster eligibility will protect the health of Maine people, limit transmission of the deadly Delta variant, and preserve Maine’s health care system's capacity now overburdened because of a sustained surge of COVID-19 cases, a news release noted.
Because of this… Read more
Nov. 17 update: Midcoast adds 60 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,269 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 16 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 16 update: Midcoast adds 45 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,253 cases, 56 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. This data includes an increase of 15 new cases, two… Read more
Nov. 13 update: Midcoast adds 64 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,238 cases, 54 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 25 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 11 update: Midcoast adds 28 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,213 cases, 54 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 10 new cases and… Read more
Nov. 10 update: Midcoast adds 46 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,203 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 15 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 9 update: Midcoast adds 51 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,188 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 6 update: Midcoast adds 51 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,171 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 17 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 5 update: Midcoast adds 61 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,154 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 26 new cases since… Read more
U.S. Dept. of Labor releases Emergency Temporary Standard requiring COVID-19 vaccination or testing
AUGUSTA — Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard requiring all private employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or require any workers who remain unvaccinate… Read more
Nov. 4 update: Midcoast adds 40 new COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,128 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 14 new cases since… Read more
Nov. 3 update: Midcoast adds 44 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.
Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 2,114 cases, 53 hospitalizations and 13 deaths. This data includes an increase of 13 new cases and… Read more
COVID-19 Information
ZIP code COVID-19 case data: Knox, Waldo counties (and some of Lincoln County)
Find a COVID-19 vaccination site
Benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
How to prevent COVID-19 from spreading
What if I have symptoms of COVID-19?
U.S. CDC expands list of possible COVID-19 symptoms
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
New Easy Errands Delivery aims to serve Midcoast safely
Corie’s Rides helps community with personal taxi service
Maine Kebab opens in Rockland with forward-thinking takeout model
South Thomaston woman opens shop to help fellow crafters hard hit by pandemic
Maine Cater serves as a lifeline to local restaurants and servers
‘Wine Fairies of Maine’ are anonymous altruists who help any family in need
Establishing a sense of normalcy during a pandemic with Thomaston’s Pixie Planner
How to create a home office to boost well-being and productivity
Belfast Reentry Center sews more than 3,500 masks for Waldo County communities, schools
Volunteers, including in Swanville and Nobleboro, have shined during pandemic
How COVID-19 is impacting voter registration efforts ahead of November elections
Waldoboro Miller School teacher fundraising to redesign instructional model amid COVID-19
Belfast Free Library begins collaboration to document life during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Rental Relief Program open to most Mainers
‘Year 2020 is crazy enough’ so Camden will pack a time capsule for future reflections
Pop-up drive ins and outdoor movies are the latest rage this summer
Camden pursues designating pop-up vendor space at Tannery Park, solicits merchant interest
Four businesses changing up the way they operate in the COVID-19 era
Rockland to consider more Downtown side-street closures
New delivery service ‘Belfast Delivers’ brings food, products to Waldo County
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ initiative in Camden brings cheer to congregate settings
Creativity at forefront of Thomaston’s Fourth of July celebration plans
Surprise drive-by 70th birthday celebration a milestone event for Camden man, despite pandemic
Waldoboro native discusses how she has trained many on the frontlines of COVID-19 testing
Camden Hills Class of 2020 gets a star
Rockland entrepreneur selected as part of QVC small business spotlight program
Buying locally raised meat becomes favored choice during pandemic
Waldo County Bounty campaign launches to improve food security, support farmers and gardeners
Waldo County’s Unity College turns to virtual tours during pandemic
Locals, long-time Maine visitors come together to support Midcoast’s small businesses
Help lift spirits at Belfast’s Tall Pines Commons and hang a bird feeder outside the windows
Knox County Food Council creates comprehensive schedule of all area food pantry, assistance centers
Midcoast paramedics, EMTs brainstorm, sew their own PPE, using shower curtains and socks
Camden Rotary mobilizes to address pandemic, support graduating seniors
Belfast Mayor, City Council approve and launch ‘Belfast Keep the Faith Fund’
Rockport dermatologist continues patient care with telemedicine
What are Maine families without internet connection supposed to do for the rest of the school year?
Rockland restaurateur enters third week of providing free meals
Doulas adjust to new way of helping expectant parents during COVID-19 days
Local first responders stand in recognition for healthcare workers on the frontline
Lyman-Morse lends a hand to local healthcare workers by building intubation aerosol boxes
Ways to make a child’s birthday happier during these challenging times
Physical Education teachers adjust to remote instruction during COVID-19
Educate Maine launches book challenge to provide books to students amid pandemic
Pen Bay Garden of Gratitude recognizes healthcare workers on the front lines
Camden inns pull together, bake goods for medical staff at Pen Bay Medical Center
Mt. Battie Star to shine this spring, lifting Midcoast spirits during a pandemic
Rockland’s Cedar Street named Wednesday as ‘Sunshine Mailman’ day
Churches shift to virtual worship amid pandemic
Mental healthcare professionals turn to virtual sessions during pandemic
Indie bookshops find workarounds to get books into hands of socially isolated customers
Penobscot Bay lobstermen survive by taking product directly to the people
Call to action: Maine appeals to retired, semi-retired EMTs, nurses, doctors to register and help
Rep. Zeigler establishes senior check-in program amid pandemic
Searsport’s KINDNESS program provides meals during times of need
Chef offering virtual cooking sessions to help Midcoast figure out what to cook
Rep. Doudera organizes check-in network for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
Rockland woman turns to baking after being temporarily laid off amid COVID-19
Midcoast turns to virtual fitness sessions with familiar teachers
Acts of generosity: Danica Candles gives away ‘decompression candles’
Coping with sheltering at home: Red Cross advice, tips
Midcoast therapists discuss best ways to cope during COVID-19
Waldoboro Miller School teachers introduce familiarity through virtual reading sessions
Four Corner Variety owners providing free lunches to youth, elderly during pandemic
Kindness and generosity come in a surprise phone call to one stressed Camden restaurateur
UMaine Extension creates 4-H online resources for learning at home
New online Maine farm products, pick-up directory available
A new Facebook group directly connects Maine fishermen to local buyers
Maine students may be at home, but they still get breakfast and lunch — and it’s delivered
Game Loft launches ‘Reach Out to ME: I’ll be there’ postcard initiative
Five Towns area teens join task force, provide free childcare
Suddenly home schooling? Here are resources to help
One Waldoboro farmer seeks urgent solutions to current economy