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 Band Cancels 2021 Summer Season Citing Rising COVID Numbers
The Bar Harbor Town Band unanimously decided to cancel their 2021 Summer Season, which was slated to begin on Monday, July 19th, citing concerns about rising COVID numbers and the spread of the Delta variant throughout Maine.
Thursday’s Red Sox-Yankees Game Postponed Because of COVID with Yankees
Thursday night's Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees baseball game at Yankee Stadium has been postponed after multiple positive COVID-19 tests with the Yankees.
‘Return to Normal': Maine To End State of Emergency June 30
Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Friday announced the state would end its state of civil emergency on June 30.
MDI Hospital Hosting Virtual COVID-19 Community Forum June 16 4-5 p.m.
There will be a discussion about coronavirus updates in the MDI area and MDI Hospital officials will answer questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccinations as well as ongoing safety measures that everyone can take as we enter the upcoming summer season..
Bar Harbor Town Band Cancels July Performances August Still Up in the Air
The Bar Harbor Town Band's Board of Directors met last week and decided that they would cancel their July 2021 performances, but evaluate the levels of COVID-19 on the Island after the 4th of July, and possibly play in August. Stay tuned!
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – May 26
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday May 26th. Since May 12th there was 1 new case of COVID reported and 1058 vaccine doses were administered.
Town of Bar Harbor Mask Policy Effective Monday May 24
The Town of Bar Harbor posted the following mask policy which will go in effect on Monday, May 24th.
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital to Offer Pfizer Vaccination Clinics May 24 and May 26
In an effort to insure that all individuals 12 and up who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, can receive one, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital will be offering Pfizer Vaccination Clinics on May 24th and May 26th in Ellsworth.
Governor to Drop Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Mainers
Governor Mills Announced on Friday that the state will drop the indoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated Mainers.
MDI Hospital to Host 3 Pfizer Vaccine Clinics for Ages 12+ May 20-22
MDI Hospital will host Pfizer Vaccine Clinics for those 12 plus May 20th, 21st and 22nd at the Bar Harbor Regency. Here are all the details and how to sign up.