4 years ago Central Hall Commons launches program to combat loneliness The CDC is encouraging Americans to stay safe and celebrate with their household for the winter holidays.
4 years ago EMMC expects to start vaccinating workers on Wednesday By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The first rounds of coronavirus vaccines have started arriving in Maine, with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and its affiliate in Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, both receiving 975 doses on Monday morning.
4 years ago Fatal crashes have increased as traffic has declined during the pandemic in Maine By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff More Mainers have died from fatal crashes in 2020 than last year even with less traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a state official citing cases of reckless driving on more open roads.
4 years ago EMDC provides direct technical support to businesses and nonprofits for COVID-19 relief Phase 2 of funding from the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program is being distributed.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and record-high 427 cases in the state By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports 299 cases in the state By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.
4 years ago Maine days away from 1st coronavirus vaccinations, but the process will take months By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff After months of planning, Maine’s multi-step plan to distribute a coronavirus vaccine will go into motion after a federal panel recommended the first immunization for use in the U.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports 7 deaths and 417 cases in the state By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Seven Mainers have had as another 417 coronavirus cases are reported across the state, Maine health officials said Saturday.
4 years ago Janet Mills orders Maine businesses to enforce mask wearing in public indoor spaces By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 346 cases in the state By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports no new deaths and 406 cases in the state By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.
4 years ago Maine has seen more than 1,000 wildfires this year, driven by drought and pandemic By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff With three weeks left in 2020, Maine’s annual wildfire total is the highest it has been in the past 35 years.
4 years ago Most power restored for CMP customers after weekend Nor’easter By The Associated Press PORTLAND — Maine’s biggest power provider said Wednesday it has restored electricity to almost all of its customers in the state following a weekend Nor’easter.
4 years ago SAD 4 directors OK basketball season GUILFORD — The season will look far different with various health and safety guidelines in place for players, coaches, officials and others, but the Piscataquis Community High School and Middle School basketball teams will be able to take to the court.
4 years ago Maine hospitals start to expand COVID-19 units, delay procedures with spike in virus patients By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff Some Maine hospitals have seen such a large new wave of coronavirus patients this fall that they’re starting to delay some elective surgeries and expanding COVID-19 units to handle the growing volume.
4 years ago Maine CDC reports 7 deaths and 406 cases in the state By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.
4 years ago DIF&W wildlife director presents for Maine Woodland Owners online series Maine Woodland Owners is proud to announce a presentation by Wildlife Division Director for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) Nate Webb from 4-5 p.