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
Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor to Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations
Starting Monday, April 19th, Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor will begin administering in-store vaccination clinics on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be administering the Moderna vaccine. Sign up now online. They will be giving 50 doses per day.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – April 14
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday April 14th. In the last week there have been 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 704 vaccinations, and a total of 7488 doses all together
U.S. Will Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Rare Complications
The FDA and CDC are calling for an "immediate pause" in the administering of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the federal government announced early Tuesday.
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival Scheduled for August 2021 Canceled
You have to feel for the Centre Street Congregational Church, (UCC) in Machias because for the 2nd year in a row they have been forced to cancel the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival because of COVID.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – April 7
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday April 7th. In the last week there have been 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 1031 vaccinations
Sumner High School to Remain 100% Remote Learning The Rest of the Week
Because of a lack of available substitutes to fill in for staff forced to quarantine, Sumner High School in East Sullivan has decided to continue the 100 percent remote learning model for the rest of the week, and return to in-person learning on Monday, April 12th.
Maine Residents Age 16+ Eligible for COVID Vaccine April 7th
Governor Janet Mills has accelerated the COVID-19 vaccine timeline, in response to an increase in supply.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – March 31
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday March31st. In the last week there have been 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 1082 vaccinations
Pfizer Says Their Vaccine Is 100% Effective in Teens
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Ellsworth High School to Go Remote March 31-April 2
8 staff members and approximately 21 students have been identified as close contacts. Because of the lack of substitutes, Ellsworth High School will be fully remote Wednesday March 31-Friday April 2.