AUGUSTA — The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced Friday all seven individuals who reported symptoms associated with…
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 29, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 85.
The individual was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 29, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,226 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 1,…
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One of the most cherished local high school graduation traditions is the annual march through town that is associated with baccalaureate.
Business owners, families, and community members…
Beginning June 8, the Camden Public Library will have a "limited opening" to the public. The first floor will be open to limited numbers of visitors from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at…
AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will reopen to the public, by appointment only, June 1.
Twelve of the 13 BMV branch offices, as well as the central office in Augusta, will be…
‘It’s a nightmare to figure out how to do this safely’
In 16 years operating the Thomaston polls, Joanne Richards has never confronted such a “scary” election season.
“It’s a nightmare to figure out how to do this safely,” said Richards, the…
Today’s press briefing to be held via Zoom
AUGUSTA – The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) said May 28 that the State Emergency Operations Center, at MEMA in Augusta,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 28, an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 84.
The individuals were residents of…
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,…
The Maine Judicial Branch announced May 27 the release of the State of Maine Judicial Branch COVID-19 Phased Management Plan. The plan creates a five-phased process for reopening Maine Courts and…
AUGUSTA — Secretary Matthew Dunlap has clarified provisions currently in place regarding vehicle registrations, during the statewide emergency closures and reduction in public services due to…
When May 18 rolled around, restaurants in 12 Maine counties were allowed to open again after…
Affirmation of Maine’s credit ratings come as other states see downgrades
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced May 27 Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poors Global Ratings (S&P), providers of global credit benchmarks,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maine Department of Labor has been awarded $1.5 million to help address the workforce-related impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Economic Impact Payments continue to be delivered, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers some payments are being sent by prepaid debit card.
The debit cards…
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’…
canceled 2,200 fraudulent unemployment claims
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is currently investigating reports of potential unemployment imposter fraud, according to a news release, as part of its effort to investigate, prevent, and…
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…
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,…
The cancellation of the public high school spring sports season has resulted in thousands of dollars budgeted for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and outdoor track now sitting unexpended, in…
‘Secret Gardens in the Watershed’
Georges River Land Trust has submitted the following statement:
In an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy, Georges River Land Trust will be postponing our 29th Annual Gardens…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Garden Club has cancelled its 2020 spring plant sale due to COVID-19. The sale was originally scheduled for June 6 at Aldermere Farm.
The plant sale serves as a…
The Lincolnville Town Office will begin a phased reopening process on June 1 with new restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of the community.
Front Counter Office Hours:…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor announced steps Tuesday it is taking to investigate, prevent, and stop fraud perpetrated by criminals, according to a news release.
“Maine, like…
WALDOBORO — After receiving input from 65 members of its graduating class, the Medomak Valley High School administration has outlined its graduation plans more than 70 percent of survey…
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COVID-19 has brought public health out of the shadows. Many may be shocked to learn that early successes in infectious diseases, food safety, maternal…
Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is significantly expanding contact tracing by increasing the number of skilled staff and volunteers…
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…
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,…
focusing on pending procedures and office visits that were postponed in March
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…
ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Recreation Center is slowly bringing sports back to the area.
The facility, at this time, intends to offer tennis summer camp sessions and is working on releasing…
Lifting up local artists, performers, musicians, chefs, makers and creators
BELFAST—The town of Belfast has come together to help the very artists, chefs, and creatives that give the town its vibrancy and life.
During the COVID-19 crisis, the hardest hit…
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,…
For the past decade, Rockland Poet Laureate emerita Carol Bachofner has composed and read an original poem for the Rockland Memorial Day commemoration ceremony. Each year’s poem has…
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…
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…
BELFAST — The administration and senior class advisors at Belfast Area High School have released plans for how the school will celebrate the Class of 2020 amid the pandemic.
The school’s…
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…
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,…
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…
Maine CDC corrects death toll data
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…
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,…
SEARSPORT — The administration at Searsport District High School has outlined its graduation plans amid the pandemic.
Seniors will receive an appointment with their advisor between June 1…
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 at Cape Memory Care in Cape Elizabeth, a…
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released guidance for its 51 member state high school associations, according to a news release, to consider in re-opening high…
Mid-April the Arizona news outlets began speculating about when states would re-open and people…
ISLESBORO — The administration at Islesboro Central School has outlined its plans for its upcoming graduation ceremony.
The ceremony, weather permitting, will be outside under a tent in…
‘vaccines have helped us overcome disease to live safer and healthier lives’
People often call the COVID-19 pandemic unprecedented. I assure you it is not.
The Plague, measles, polio, the flu and HIV/AIDS – human history has been punctuated with outbreaks of…
“Looking out into the harbor, normally you’d see at least 20 to 30 boats on moorings, and there’s really hardly any at all,” said Rockland Harbor Master Matt Ripley, during the May 18 continuation…
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