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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 845.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,043 cases, 35 hospitalizations and…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will end June 30. 

“Today, we take another important step forward in our return to normal,” said Governor Janet Mills. “After fifteen long, difficult months, ending the State of Civil Emergency is a welcome milestone that reflects the progress Maine has made in getting people vaccinated, reducing the spread of the virus, and getting back to normal. Maine people have persevered, and, although…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 844.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,043 cases, 35 hospitalizations and…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending June 5, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,600 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 150 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). In total, approximately 1,900 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim. These numbers represent claim applications; claims are then reviewed for eligibility and legitimacy.

Overall unemployment continued claims filed each week…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,142 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,042 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration informed Maine school districts Wednesday it expects all schools to offer full-time, in-person learning this fall, according to a news release. 

“Classroom instruction is critical for the social and mental development of our kids,” said Governor Janet Mills. “School administrators and teachers have worked hard all year to protect their students from the virus, provide them with a good education, and meet many of their other needs. With the progress…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,141 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,038 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional three COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 843.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 840.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,140 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,036 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,139 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,036 cases, 35 hospitalizations and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,139 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,035 cases, 35…

The following is a transcript of a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills: 

By keeping our rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths down and keeping our rate of vaccinations up, we have maintained our reputation nationally as the safest state in the country and we’ve set ourselves up for a successful summer tourism season.

Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening.

We have worked very hard over the last fifteen months…

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration introduced legislation Friday to implement the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, a nearly $1 billion proposal to spur Maine’s economic recovery from the pandemic, invest in long-term economic growth, and build and revitalize essential infrastructure using funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Drawing on recommendations from the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee and Maine’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy, the Maine Jobs…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 839.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,137 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,033 cases, 35…

As stand-alone COVID clinics wind down, PBMC, WCGH bring vaccination effort in-house

MaineHealth is preparing to close its COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Belfast and Rockland and has begun directing patients who still need to be vaccinated to Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH).

If you have already made an appointment at either the Belfast or Rockland clinics, then you are all set. Please show up at your appointed time. Vaccinators will be…

AUGUSTA — With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of children in Maine during the school year.

During the pandemic, many flexibilities were put into place to ensure children had access to complementary meals while learning remotely from home or attending school in person, according to a news release. 

“We applaud those who worked tirelessly to provide food to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 838.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,136 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,032 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 29, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,400 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

In total, approximately 1,800 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

Unemployment continued claims filed each week continue to steadily decline, down roughly 1,600 claims from the previous week.

About 10,600 weekly…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional 10 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 837.   

Seven of the deaths occurred between May 2 and May 23, according to a statement from the Maine CDC. 

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,135 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,027 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday expanded options for routine COVID-19 rapid testing at Walgreens and other locations throughout the state to support Maine people potentially exposed on the job and others who would benefit from testing.

DHHS has issued updated guidance for the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests distributed by the State that encourages individuals who work in health care, hospitality, retail, and other public-facing…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 827.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,132 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,026 cases, 35…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,131 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,022 cases, 35 hospitalizations and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,131 cases, 36 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case and one new hospitalization since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,130 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,020 cases, 35 hospitalizations and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,130 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of one new case since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,019 cases, 35…

ISLESBORO — The final Islesboro COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Wednesday, June 9 as a drive-through clinic in the town office parking lot.

Second doses of the Moderna vaccine and single doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered.

“All island residents and visitors should consider joining the majority of the island community by getting vaccinated,” a news release from the town stated. 

Call the health center at 734-2213 to schedule an…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,129 cases, 35 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases and one new hospitalization since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 22, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

In total, approximately 1,300 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

Unemployment claims filed each week continue to steadily decline, according to the Department. 

About 11,600 weekly certifications, or continued…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,127 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,015 cases, 34…

AUGUSTA —The Maine Principals’ Association announced a reopening of all high school athletics activities in the state late Wednesday afternoon.

That means high school sports as they existed before the COVID-19 pandemic will be how sports are played for the upcoming school year. 

“It is with great excitement that the Maine Principals’ Association announces a reopening of all interscholastic activities in Maine,” MPA executive director Michael Burnham said in a statement. “As our…

AUGUSTA — Maine State Representative Sherman Hutchins, R-Penobscot, has been stripped of his committee assignment by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau after video (attached to this story for reader viewing) emerged of Hutchins being among a group of six other legislators Monday entering the State House maskless and refusing to put on a mask when confronted by Capitol Police. 

“I simply will not tolerate attempts to devolve our institution into showmanship and political theater,”…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 825.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,123 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of four new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,011 cases, 34…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday that Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, delivering at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 70 percent of Maine people eligible to receive a vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) tracker.

Maine has now given at least one shot of a vaccine to 70.5 percent of Maine people 12 and older.

President Joe Biden set a July 4 goal of delivering at least one shot to 70…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 824.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,119 cases, 34 hospitalizations and six deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases, two new hospitalizations and one new death since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since…

The late winter and spring of 2020 was a time we would rather forget:  A new virus causing widespread severe illness in faraway places.  There were many unknowns.  Once cases were identified in the US, the country battened down the hatches. 

Then we began to see cases here in Maine, and a ‘surge’ that was…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 822.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,116 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of six new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,002 cases, 34…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 820.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,110 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes no changes since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 998 cases, 34 hospitalizations and 21…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional COVID-19 in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 819.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,110 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of two new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 994 cases, 33…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 818.   

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest coronavirus numbers from across the state.

Knox County, since March 2020, has recorded 1,108 cases, 32 hospitalizations and five deaths. This data includes an increase of three new cases since yesterday’s update.

Waldo County, since March 2020, has recorded 991 cases, 32…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23.

Maine had temporarily expanded the types of activities that would meet the work search requirement, adjusting to sudden closings, health concerns, school, childcare and other issues brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Work search requirements had been relaxed because of the pandemic to include job-…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 15, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

In total, approximately 1,500 people were filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

About 11,700 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 12,800 weekly certifications filed…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced an additional nine COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 816.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in Maine resulting in deaths. Some information has not been provided by the Maine CDC. 

On Feb. 7, the Maine CDC removed a death from Lincoln County’s total decreasing the amount of countywide deaths from two to one. On Feb. 25, Lincoln County’s death toll rose, once again, from one to two.