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
Keep ME Healthy – Free Masks in Bar Harbor
The Town of Bar Harbor is using a portion of their Keep ME Healthy grant to offer free masks for those in town. On Friday, July 10th the Highway Department was out putting up Free Mask Mailboxes.
Dr. Nirav Shah Gives 5 Reasons for Wearing Face Coverings
Dr. Nirav Shah of the Maine CDC spent some time this week explaining his reasons why wearing face coverings in public is important.
A Message From the Surgeon General for the 4th of July Weekend [VIDEO]
The Surgeon General asks America to join him in taking these actions with #COVIDStopsWithMe.
Mills Exempts NY, NJ, Conn. from Maine's Quarantine, Testing Rule
Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday announced her administration would exempt residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from Maine's mandate of a 14-day quarantine or a negative COVID-19 test before visiting the state.
University of Maine System Releases Reopening Plan
The University of Maine System on Wednesday released its framework for a return to campus in the fall.
Governor Mills Postpones Reopening of Indoor Service at Bars
Governor Janet Mills says indoor service at bars will not reopen on July 1st, as was originally planned.
Hospitality Maine Proposes a Tourism and Retail Recovery Plan
Representatives from Hospitality Maine held a media conference on Friday, to reveal a recovery plan they hope will help the state's tourism industry survive the pandemic.
Mills Announces Alternative To 14-Day Quarantine for Tourists
The Mills administration announced Monday an alternative to the 14-day quarantine for tourists visiting the state.
Maine CDC Releases COVID-19 Information by Zip Code
A new tool, on the Maine CDC website, allows residents to search how many cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in their zip code.