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COVID-19

Published
October 26, 2020

Maine official was alerted to potential COVID exposure after Pence visit

Andre Cushing, a Penobscot County commissioner and former state senator, said he was contacted on the day after last week's event and took a test that showed he was negative.
Published
October 26, 2020

Maine reports 58 new cases of COVID-19 as alarming trend continues

Maine's CDC director says risks of infection rise when large groups gather without face coverings – such as an outdoor event in Levant where President Trump appeared Sunday.
Published
October 25, 2020

Harpswell restaurant closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.
Published
October 23, 2020

U.S. hits all-time high for COVID-19 cases, and some hospitals are in crisis

The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Published
October 23, 2020

Maine’s high court rules absentee ballots must be received by Election Day

The court sided with Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap's office in rejecting a push to extend the deadline to count absentee ballots that arrive late.

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Published
October 23, 2020

As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category

Fifty-seven COVID-19 cases have now been linked to gatherings at Brooks Pentecostal Church and its affiliated school.
Published
October 22, 2020

South Portland to move city finance office to continue social distancing

Starting next month, residents will be asked to register vehicles and pay property taxes at a temporary municipal finance office to be set up at the South Portland Community Center.
Published
October 22, 2020

Maine reports 42 new cases of COVID-19 as outbreak linked to church grows

An outbreak connected to a Waldo County church continues to grow, and is now linked to 49 cases.
Published
October 21, 2020

Fifty new COVID-19 cases reported as Maine passes 6,000 since pandemic began

The single-day increase is the highest in nearly a month and the 7-day average of new cases is the highest it's been since July 2.
Published
October 21, 2020

How to avoid signature problems when you vote absentee

Maine law requires local election officials to match the signature on your absentee ballot application to your absentee ballot.