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
Red Sox Reeling from COVID – Place Bogaerts, Taylor and Sawamura on COVID List
3 more Boston Red Sox players were placed on the COVID-19 Injured List on Tuesday, August 31st. That makes 7 players who have been placed on the list since Friday, August 27th.
Boston Red Sox Place Matt Barnes and Martin Perez on COVID Injured List
The Boston Red Sox announced just prior to the start of the Boston Red Sox-Tampa Bay Rays game on Monday, August 30th that relief pitchers Matt Barnes and Martin Perez have been placed on the COVID Injured Lis
Get a Doughboy and the Jab at the Blue Hill Fair
If you haven't been vaccinated for COVID-19 you can receive the shot for free all while eating a doughboy at the Blue Hill Fair!
Ellsworth School Board Votes 4-0 to Require Universal Masking with Provisions
After 1 hour and 20 minutes of public comment, and over 40 minutes of discussions by the board, the Ellsworth School Board voted 4-0 to require universal masking indoors in all Ellsworth School buildings when transmission rates are high or substantial in either Hancock or Penobscot Counties.
COVID-19 Vaccine is Now Required of All Maine Healthcare Workers
Governor Janet Mills is now requiring that all Maine healthcare workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
UMaine will Require Vaccinations to Protect Students from COVID
The University of Maine system is the latest to require students who plan to take part in on-campus activities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Disney Parks To Require Face Masks Again as COVID Cases Surge
See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.
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.