Local Coronavirus COVID-19 Resource Center

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 30, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today its strategy to distribute an allocation of rapid COVID-19 antigen tests to ensure access for all Maine residents, especially those at greater risk of exposure to the virus.

The federal government is distributing the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point-of-care antigen tests to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. DHHS expects Maine to receive approximately 400,000 BinaxNOW tests periodically…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine farmers have been awarded a total of $40,588,764 to date to help offset the financial harm they have experienced due to COVID-19, according to a news release.

The funding is provided through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), created through the CARES Act, which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers.

In addition to facilitating the Farmers to Families Food Box program, CFAP is providing,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 29, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending October 24, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,500 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 700 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

This represents about 1,800 individuals filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

About 14,700 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 16,600 weekly certifications…

ROCKPORT — An individual associated with Camden Hills Regional High School recently tested positive for COVID-19.. The school is simultaneously emailing families of students who are close contacts under separate cover, according to a school-wide email circulated Oct. 27.

“If you were not contacted separately, it means the school (with guidance from the CDC) did not identify your child as a close contact,” the email said, as written by the district’s central office.

“We don’t…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills, Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and Dept. of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew convened a special briefing Wednesday afternoon in Augusta, by livestream, to discuss Maine’s recent spike of COVID-19 cases throughout the state, including the Midcoast. 

“Stick to it, stick together,” said Gov. Mills, urging citizens to hunker down, wear masks, keep at a distance from others, and fight the virus’ spread.

Noting a briefing was…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 28, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Principals’ Association has announced the winter sports season will be delayed, according to a memorandum emailed to schools Tuesday afternoon and viewed by PenBayPilot.com. 

Winter sports in Maine include basketball, swimming, skiing, ice hockey, wrestling, and indoor track.

“This memo is sent to give you an update as to the status of winter activities as we continue to work collaboratively with the various stakeholders involved in the process,” the email…

ROCKLAND – Following an announcement Tuesday afternoon from the Maine CDC about an outbreak of COVID-19 positive cases…

AUGUSTA — Ten cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the Woodlands Memory Care facility on Camden Street in Rockland, and the Maine CDC has opened an investigation there.

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 27, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

CAMDEN — The much-loved Pearl Street Halloween venue is not happening this year, thanks to COVID-19. There will be no trick-o-treating at the homes that in the past have so graciously accommodated hundreds of Midcoast children over the years.

The residents of Pearl Street are getting many questions, and though they feel like Halloween scrooges, they do not want to encourage masses to congregate.

“Sadly we are not going to be having trick-or-treating as usual on Pearl Street, in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 26, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

WALDO COUNTY — With Waldo County moving from the green to yellow zone in the Maine Department of Education COVID-19 Health Advisory System, sports have been halted in the county for the time being. 

Each school, however, is taking a slightly different approach to the situation as noted in letters from respective school leaders. 

“Under [the Maine DOE yellow] designation we will be suspending sports for the remainder of the fall season [and] will be suspending all other in…

The following message was distributed by RSU 20 Superintendent Chris Downing

Re: State Designation of Waldo County, “Yellow Status”

On October 23, 2020, the Maine CDC and Maine DOE issued a status update and has categorized Waldo County as yellow.  A yellow category suggests the county has an elevated risk of COVID-19 spread and schools may consider hybrid instructional models as a way to reduce the number of people in schools and…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 25, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 24, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration released Friday an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission by color and that is provided to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support students safely this fall.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) assessed the data and trends for all counties. Based on…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 23, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday the launch of StrengthenME, an initiative to help Maine people cope with the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing free tools, support, and community connections that promote wellness, resilience, and recovery.

StrengthenME is funded by nearly $5 million through a joint grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Federal Emergency…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending October 17, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,300 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 500 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

This represents almost 1,600 individuals filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

About 15,600 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 14,900 weekly certifications…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 22, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 21, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

CAMDEN — Voting unanimously, the Camden Select Board agreed Oct. 20 to apply full or partial credit for ski passes if the town is forced to shut the Snow Bowl due to COVID-19 related reasons. 

But the credit for any mountain closure would only apply if the disease COVID-19 causes a closure. Any other development, such as a temperamental Mother Nature or mechanical issues, would not be reason for pursuing the credit.

A second test of the presumed positive COVID-19 case at Captain Albert Stevens School has come back negative, RSU 71 Superintendent Mary Alice McLean shared in an Oct. 20 update. 

“I am relieved to report that the second test of yesterday’s presumed positive case at [CASS] has again come back negative,” the statement begins. 

McLean also shared that the primary contacts of positive cases at Troy Howard Middle School, CASS, and Ames have all tested negative for COVID-19 so far…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 20, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson announced Thursday, Oct. 15 that the Mills Administration has begun distributing the first round of financial awards to Maine small businesses and non-profits through the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program.

Grant letters notifying the recipients of their award were sent Oct. 14 in collaboration with Maine’s seven Economic Development Districts, which will distribute funds by early…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is warning unemployment claimants and adding extra security measures to protect beneficiaries from fraudulent email…

THORNDIKE — An individual associated with Mount View Elementary School in Thorndike has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an Oct. 19 letter from RSU 3 Superintendent Charles Brown. 

“There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may have been exposed to the virus,” Brown said. 

The full letter appears below: 

Dear RSU #3 Staff, Students, and Families,

I am writing this letter to inform you that an…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 19, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has submitted to the federal government its plan for distributing an eventual COVID-19 vaccine, representing the first version of a plan that will be updated and refined in collaboration with health care partners and communities throughout the state.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) formally confirmed Monday, Oct. 19 a COVID-19 outbreak investigation associated with the Brooks Pentecostal Church in the Waldo County town of Brooks.

Over the weekend, 17 cases had been linked to the outbreak, a news release stated.

Maine CDC has started contact tracing. Close contacts can help limit potential spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 by answering calls, providing complete information,…

The following letter was shared Friday, Oct. 16 by RSU 13 Superintendent John McDonald. 

RSU 13 serves the communities of South Thomaston, Owls Head, Cushing, Rockland, and Thomaston. 

Dear RSU 13 Families:

I would like to update you on a few items as we continue to adapt to the challenges this unprecedented situation has presented us with during this school year.

School Calendar

At the Special Meeting of October 15, 2020…

The following letter was shared Sunday, Oct. 18 by RSU 3 Superintendent Charles Brown. 

RSU 3 serves the communities of Brooks, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Liberty, Monroe, Montville, Thorndike, Troy, Unity and Waldo. 

Dear RSU #3 Families and Community,

I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying the beautiful fall days. It won’t be long until winter has arrived. I am writing to you in response to the recent news regarding the prevalence of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 18, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been endless debates how the world, the United States, each state, and each municipality should respond to the pandemic. 

Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for Maine State Legislature, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues important to the state. Candidates responding with their individual written answers will have their responses stored in the…

BELFAST — Just one day after a positive case of Covid-19 was discovered at Captain Albert Stevens School, two additional Waldo County schools have reported they have a positive case. 

In a release shared Oct. 17, RSU Superintendent Mary Alice McLean wrote that the virus has also been found in Belfast’s Troy Howard Middle School and Ames Elementary School, which is located in Searsmont. One bus route has also been affected.

All students and staff affected were called by a school…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Oct. 17, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 146.

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. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 17, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

BELFAST — Fresh on the heels of an additional 11 Covid-19 cases countywide, RSU 71 Superintendent Mary Alice McLean reported a positive case at one of Belfast’s elementary schools. 

The statement was released Oct. 16, is to inform those involved with the Captain Albert Stevens School, and the community at large,…

AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) announced Friday the Department has provided guidance for individuals and businesses intended to avoid adverse tax consequences caused by COVID-19.

The Department also announced it will introduce legislation in January to help Maine residents avoid burdensome and/or double tax payments as a result of COVID-19, according to a news release. 

“Maine people who have been able to work remotely, along with the…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Oct. 16, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 145.

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. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 16, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for millions of people around the world to work from home on a temporary basis, and perhaps even a more permanent basis as companies are beginning to realize remote-working employees is not such a negative, as noted by CNBC. 

A June survey conducted by professors at Cardiff University and…

AUGUSTA — For the week ending October 10, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,500 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 914 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

. During the week ending Oct. 10 there were almost 2,000 individuals filing an initial claim or reopening their unemployment claim.

About 19,100 weekly certifications, or continued claims, were filed last week for state unemployment, with another 16,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, Oct. 15, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 144.

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. 

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 15, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 14, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

AUGUSTA — The State of Maine has accepted 12 waiver extensions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowing for continued flexibilities in the federal Summer Food Service Program/Seamless Summer Option (SFSP/SSO) programs through the 2020-2021 school year, according to a news release. 

Originally set to expire on December 31, 2020, the waiver extensions will allow schools and other local program operators to continue to leverage SFSP/SSO federal food service programs to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, Oct. 13, of COVID-19 cases 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.

The below data represents the number of full-time Maine residents who have been tested for COVID-19, according to the Maine CDC. 

“Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in, or where they…

The following letter was shared Monday, Oct. 12 by Islesboro Central School Head of School Charles “Chuck” Hamm: 

We’re entering into our fifth week of school and despite continuing challenges and a choppy start, teaching and learning has returned to the campus of Islesboro Central School.

Grades 7-12 are attending school in two cohorts, one of the cohorts in person on Tuesday and Wednesday while the other attends Thursday and Friday. The opposing two days of school…