On June 4, the Maine Women’s Fund announced emergency funding totaling over $53,000 raised through its rapid response Safety First for Women Fund. The Maine Women’s Fund rapidly created this…
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rapid-response emergency fund for statewide, Wabanaki domestic violence survivors
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,…
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap issued a memo June 5 to share information with voters ahead of the July 14…
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,…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued Thursday an Executive Order regarding the facilitation of Maine’s primary and municipal elections slated for July 14.
As the statewide election (both…
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…
request item(s) three ways
Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library-Appleton Library has submitted the following:
The Appleton Library is pleased to announce we will begin offering curbside pickup…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine hospitals have been awarded a total of $1,355,641 to support their efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release.
This investment is part of…
ST. GEORGE — The Town of St. George has announced its town office will reopen to the general public to conduct business Monday, June 8 with weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Upon re-…
Gov. Janet Mills issued the following statement late in the day, June 4, preceding President Trump’s planned visit to Guilford, Maine:
“I am proud of the extraordinary Maine…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor, as part of its continuing investigation into organized criminal unemployment imposter fraud, canceled over 12,000 initial claims and 16,800 weekly…
As of June 12, gyms and fitness centers will be permitted to operate in these Maine counties only: Aroostook, Piscataquis, Washington, Hancock, Somerset, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec, Waldo, Knox,…
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…
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 — Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced Thursday an extension of the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program.
The rental assistance program, established in April, allows households…
Often the first to respond in times of respiratory distress
A letter from Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hosptial:
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, we continue to hear about ventilators, the machines that deliver…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code.
With the data update, the Maine CDC continues to urge all individuals in Maine — resident or not…
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…
MIDCOAST — Several area school communities have been anticipating a vehicular parade of beaming Class of 2020 graduates in the coming days, though one area high school has scrapped those plans…
BELFAST — The City of Belfast…
The Knox County Courthouse Offices, including the Clerk of Courts Office, have re-opened to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anyone entering the building will be required to wear a mask…
patron limit, mask requirements, quarantine table for items
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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…
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,…
CAMDEN — Last week, members of the First Congregational Church of Camden Care Team delivered 634 festively adorned “cheer bags” to the four Camden congregate care facilities for all residents and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday it is launching a new statewide campaign to emphasize the continued importance of public health measures that limit…
ROCKPORT — Five Town Little League has announced June 2 the organization’s Board of Directors voted to cancel the spring season amid the pandemic, though it is remaining open to some type of…
Our first gallery of reader-submitted photos has overflowed, and we thank each of you for your contributions.
From abnormally barren Main Streets to the Midcoast’s breathtaking sceneries,…
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…
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,…
providing support for critical nonprofits
West Bay Rotary teamed up with United Midcoast Charities to support local nonprofits that are meeting the immediate needs of individuals seeking help in Knox and Waldo counties. The United…
continuing to share Camden-Rockport’s history, virtually
Camden Rockport Historical Society has submitted the following statement:
Due to the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the board of directors of the Camden Rockport…
WALDOBORO — The Medomak Valley Little League announced Monday, June 1 the 2020 season has been canceled amid the pandemic.
Those who have paid a registration fee and are seeking a refund…
CAMDEN — “Good news!” said Charles Melino, general manager at the Camden Sea Dog Brewing, Co. “Tests came back negative.”
That means the restaurant will re-open Wednesday, June 3, and…
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,…
Arts In Rockland has submitted the following statement:
Arts In Rockland have been organizing Rockland's Art Walks for over a decade, helping make them a well-established and…
The Friendship Sloop Society has canceled the Rockland Homecoming Regatta scheduled for July 16-18 and the Southwest Harbor race July 11 due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak…
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,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 30, an additional COVID-19 four deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 89.
Three of individuals, according to WGME,…
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,…
ROCKLAND — Small businesses in Rockland are now able to apply for $5,000 loans funded by a Downtown reserve account and money from a City undesignated fund.
Council members approved the…
The following is a transcript of a Friday, May 29 radio address given by Governor Janet Mills.
Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic and our gradual reopening of the economy, the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Meat and Poultry Inspection program is responding to the increased demand for local meat during the COVID-19…
new rules and restrictions
The Rockport Public Library has submitted the following statement:
On Monday, June 1, the Rockport Public Library will be open to the public again! This is great news but please…
THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston has outlined reopening plans for its town office, which is slated to reopen for operations June 1.
The town office, in its new location at the Thomaston…
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Fourth of July committee has put its creative thinking hats on and has devised a safe way for residents to celebrate the holiday despite the pandemic.
“We…
