COVID-19 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

UNE boosts testing as York County remains COVID-19 hotspot

by Joe Lawlor September 16, 2020September 17, 2020

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.

American Journal

Conant Homestead concerts’ comeback

by Chance Viles September 15, 2020

Outdoor musical performances returned to the Westbrook venue this summer, with plenty of social distancing in place.

Portland Forecaster

County denies city request to shelter homeless at arena

by Michael Kelley September 15, 2020

With the availability of the Portland Expo ending next month the, city is looking elsewhere to find temporary shelter space.

Local & State, News

Seven deaths now linked to wedding in Millinocket area

by Joe Lawlor September 15, 2020September 16, 2020

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.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Portland students go back to school with lots to learn

by Rachel Ohm September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

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.

Local & State, News

Driven by York County outbreaks, COVID-19 cases trending higher

by Joe Lawlor September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Maine’s CDC now says 176 cases and 5 deaths are associated with a wedding and reception in Millinocket on Aug. 7.

Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

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.