Workers who ride in a commuter van from the Sanford area to the shipyard in Kittery may have sparked the outbreak, state health officials say.
COVID-19
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Nine cases of COVID-19 detected at St. Joseph’s College
The Standish college announced over the weekend that nine community members had tested positive for the virus; the college will remain in “study in place” mode while the cases are contained.
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Posted inMaine, News
UNE boosts testing as York County remains COVID-19 hotspot
The university urges students on its Biddeford and Portland campuses to take advantage of free testing, as the state reports a new outbreak in Sanford.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Conant Homestead concerts’ comeback
Outdoor musical performances returned to the Westbrook venue this summer, with plenty of social distancing in place.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
County denies city request to shelter homeless at arena
With the availability of the Portland Expo ending next month the, city is looking elsewhere to find temporary shelter space.
Posted inMaine, News
Seven deaths now linked to wedding in Millinocket area
Maine’s CDC director says recent case trends put Maine in ‘a challenging situation,’ and urges people to wear masks, observe social distancing and avoid large gatherings.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland students go back to school with lots to learn
Monday was the first day of classes under Portland Public Schools’ hybrid model, a school day that no one could have imagined before the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Driven by York County outbreaks, COVID-19 cases trending higher
Maine’s CDC now says 176 cases and 5 deaths are associated with a wedding and reception in Millinocket on Aug. 7.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 32 new cases of COVID-19
Fifteen of the cases were in York County, which continues to be the hotspot for new infections statewide.