The novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, a potentially serious respiratory illness, is impacting many aspects of our lives in Maine and all over the world. We are dedicated to keeping you up to date on how the pandemic is affecting you and your neighbors in Downeast Maine.
Coronavirus
Bar Harbor Town Council adopts Resolution Encouraging Everyone to Mask Up
At the Bar Harbor Town Council meeting on Tuesday, January 18th, the Council adopted a resolution encouraging everyone to wear a mask within the Town of Bar Harbor.
Free COVID At-Home Tests Now Available From the Federal Government
You can now order 4 FREE COVID At-Home Tests that will be shipped from the Federal Government via the United States Post Office
MDI Hospital Offering COVID Vaccine Clinic January 22
MDI Hospital will be offering a COVID Vaccine Clinic, by appointment on Saturday, January 22nd from 9 a.m. to Noon in the lobby of the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel. This is for anyone looking for their initial vaccine, their second vaccine or their booster shot. Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters will be available.
MDI Hospital Offering COVID Vaccine Clinic December 28th
MDI Hospital will be offering a COVID Vaccine Clinic, by appointment on Tuesday, December 28th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m in the lobby of the Bar Harbor Regency Hotel. This is for anyone looking for their initial vaccine, their second vaccine or their booster shot. Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters will be available.
Free Vaccine Clinic in Ellsworth Wednesday December 8
There will be a free vaccine clinic on Wednesday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Moore Community Center, located at 5 General Moore Way in Ellsworth. This is a walk-in clinic, with no reservations necessary.
Effective Immediately, All Maine Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shot
Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday announced that all Maine adults are now eligible to receive a COVD-19 booster shot.
Holiday Safety Discussion with MDIHS Principal Matt Haney and AOS 91 Superintendent Dr. Marc Gousse [VIDEO]
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, WDEA's Chris Popper sat down with MDI High School Principal Matt Haney and AOS 91 Superintendent of Schools to talk about COVID Safety, as well as addressing rumors and previewing COVID safety precautions that will be in place for winter activities
MDI Hospital Offering Pfizer Vaccines to Children 5-12 at Bar Harbor Regency November 20
MDI Hospital is offering a COVID vaccine clinic specifically for children ages 5-12 at the Bar Harbor Regency on Saturday, November 20th.
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School to Return to In-Person Learning Wednesday November 10
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School will return to In-Person Learning on Wednesday, November 10th, but they'll do so without a sizeable portion of the school's population who have to quarantine. There were 13 positive COVID cases
Free Vaccine Clinic in Ellsworth Wednesday November 10
You can get a FREE COVID Vaccine, COVID Booster or Flu Shot on Wednesday, November 10th in Ellsworth