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
1-Shot Covid Vaccines Available from MDI Hospital on April 1st and 2nd – Register Now!
As of Saturday morning, March 27th, MDI Hospital still has quite a few appointments available on Thursday April 1st, and Friday, April 2nd for the 1-shot Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – March 24
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday March 24th. Mount Desert Island Hospital is preparing to launch a new online COVID-19 vaccine registration portal for eligible Maine residents. The portal will go live on MDI Hospital’s CO…
MDI Hospital to Receive 0 COVID Vaccines Week of March 21
MDI Hospital has informed us that the State of Maine has informed the Hospital that they will NOT BE RECEIVING an COVID vaccines for the week of March 21st for distribution
Starting Tuesday, March 23, Mainers 50+ Eligible for Vaccine
Gov. Janet Mills on Friday announced as part of an accelerated vaccination schedule that starting Tuesday, March 23, Maine residents 50 years old and older will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine.
US-Canada Travel Ban Extended Again Until April 21 2021
On Thursday, March 18th, the US Department of Homeland Security announced that the US-Canada border would remained closed to all but essential travel until at least April 21st because of COVID
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – March 17
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday March 17th including how to register for the upcoming Town Hall on March 22nd
Northern Light to Start Administering COVID Vaccines at Old Family Dollar Store on 175 Hig…
Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals are offering a joint program to begin administering COVID vaccines at the former Family Dollar Store location at 175 High Street in Ellsworth. This Vaccination Clinic is expected to be operational April 1st. Here are more details and how to register…
MDI High School To Be Fully Remote Thursday March 11
2 individuals associated with MDI High School have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and as a result ALL Classes at MDI High School will be remote on Thursday, March 11th. This does NOT affect K-8 students. NOTE We were informed that HCTC would be fully remote. This is NOT the case. Only MDI students w…
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – March 10
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday March 10th
Gov. Mills’ New Plan Aims to Boost Maine Tourism
Governor Janet Mills has outlined her plan to alter COVID restrictions, to help boost tourism.