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
Maine Children Ages 12 and Over Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine
Maine teenagers are now eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – May 5
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday May 5th. In the last week there have been NO new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 800 vaccinations, and a total of 8880 doses all together
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – April 28
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday April 28th. In the last week there have been 4 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 344 vaccinations, and a total of 8080 doses all together
Ellsworth High School Revises Mask Policy for Outdoor Sports – MDI Has NOT as of April 28
Ellsworth High School has revised the mask policy for Outdoor Sports held on their campus. MDI High School has not adopted the new policy, and am told that they are meeting later in the week to discuss modifications.
SBA Announces Application Opening for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund provides a total of 28.6 billion in direct relief funds to restaurants and other hard hit food establishments that have experience economic distress and significant operating losses due to COVID-19, Here's information about the Fund and how you can apply
Maine Removes Mask Requirement for Outdoor Public Settings
Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday removed the requirement that Mainers wear face coverings in all outdoor public settings.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – April 21
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday April 21st. In the last week there have been 3 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 248 vaccinations, and a total of 7736 doses all together
US-Canadian Border to Remain Closed For All But Essential Travel Through May 21, 2021
The United States Department of Homeland Security announced today, April 20th that the US-Canadian border would remain closed through at least May 21, 2021 to all non-essential travel.
Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor to Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccinations
Starting Monday, April 19th, Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor will begin administering in-store vaccination clinics on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be administering the Moderna vaccine. Sign up now online. They will be giving 50 doses per day.
MDI Hospital Coronavirus Update – April 14
MDI Hospital issues Coronavirus updates every Wednesday. Here's their latest update as of Wednesday April 14th. In the last week there have been 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported and the hospital has administered 704 vaccinations, and a total of 7488 doses all together