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
Ellsworth Christmas Parade Changes into Reverse Parade
The spike in COVID-19 cases has caused the Ellsworth Christmas Parade Committee to make changes in the parade, scheduled for December 5th.
Winter Harbor Town Office Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Test
The Winter Harbor Police Department posted on Facebook Tuesday morning that the Winter Harbor Town Office would be closed for a period of time, as there was a positive COVID-19 test.
Individual with Peninsula School and Sumner Memorial High School Tests Positive for COVID-…
RSU 24 Superintendent of Schools Michael Eastman released the following letter to the Community outlining the fact that an individual associated with the Peninsula School and Sumner Memorial High School has tested positive for COVID-19
Mills Implements Curfew for Restaurants, Others Amid COVID Surge
Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday implemented a mandatory 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants and certain other Maine businesses as the state experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases.
A Holiday Safety Message from MDI High School Nurse Tammy Underwood [VIDEO]
Even though the Center for Disease Control is recommending that you don't travel for Thanksgiving, we realize that many have plans that can or will not be canceled. However, we urge everyone to watch the video from Tammy Underwood, the Nurse at MDI High School and follow her recommendations on …
November 18th Update from AOS 91 Superintendent Dr. Marc Gousse
Dr. Marc Gousse, the AOS 91 Superintendent of Schools sent out the following update to parents and staff on November 18th. He sent it to us so we can share it with the entire community.
Mountain View School in RSU 24 to Remain Remote Learning Returning to In Person November 3…
Teachers, students and staff at the Mountain View School in RSU 24 will continue remote learning for the rest of the week, through Friday, November 20th, and with the district having the following week off for an extended break, won't return to in-person instruction until Monday, November 30th.
Downeast Transportation Suspending Operations Through November 22nd Because of Positive CO…
Originally, Downeast Transportation was only going to suspend operations through November 15th, but because of "several positive cases of Covid-19 among our employees and out of an abundance of caution Downeast Transportation will pause all operations for two weeks beginning November 8, 2020. W…
Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham Starts COVID Support Wellness Drops
A group has sprung up accepting and dropping off to the doorstep items for those who are COVID-19 positive or are forced to quarantine at home for 14 days in the Dedham/Orland/Ellsworth area. Here are the details and how to get help or how to donate! We are all better together!
Massachusetts Residents Removed from No Longer Exempt from Quarantine or Negative Test Req…
People coming here from Massachusetts must either quarantine for 14 days or receive a negative COVID-19 test with a sample taken no longer than 72 hours from arrival in Maine. This protocol applies to Maine residents returning from Massachusetts or another of the non-exempt states.