PORTLAND — Effective Monday, June 1, the Diocese of Portland is allowing Maine Catholic churches to hold public Masses with restrictions and safeguards in place to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. “We are, of course, anxious to return to our churches and have the opportunity to celebrate Mass,” said Bishop Robert Deeley in a […]
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Biddeford awarded funds to address COVID-19 pandemic
Biddeford was one of three Maine cities to receive funds from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. OJP has awarded $96,714 to the City of Biddeford, $219,535 to the City of Portland, and $38,979 to the City of Auburn to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. OJP awarded […]
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State finance commissioner to update lawmakers on pandemic’s impact
The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee wants to learn what the Mills administration plans to do with $1.25 billion in federal aid that has so far gone unspent.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
New cases spiking in southern Maine, raising concerns that COVID-19 is resurging
Androscoggin County’s daily trend has risen nearly 15-fold in recent weeks, while Cumberland County’s has tripled.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Portland’s major hospitals see sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations
But cases at most other hospitals across Maine remained flat over the past week.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Graduation during coronavirus
Scarborough’s seniors are receiving recognition for their achievements during the pandemic.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local golf courses reopen, with limits, as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
Gov. Janet Mills’ ongoing plan for re-opening businesses in Maine allowed golf courses to open on May 1, and local residents are taking full advantage.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Small businesses urge Mills to slow reopening of Maine economy
In a letter to the governor, owners of more than 80 small businesses in southern Maine call for the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors to remain in effect.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine reopening despite missed benchmarks, inadequate testing regime
Experts say more widespread testing of people without symptoms is essential to beating the pandemic and restoring the economy.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine stay flat for 5th week
The data don’t likely reflect any effects yet of loosened social distancing measures.