Feds extend waiver on monitors for some East Coast fisheries

The federal government has extended a waiver on the requirement for at-sea monitors for some East Coast fisheries.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard civilian worker who had virus dies

A civilian worker at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard died from complications associated with COVID-19, the Navy said.

Member of Maine State Police tests positive for coronavirus

A member of the Maine State Police has tested positive for COVID-19.

Maine forest owners receive biggest donation in history

An organization of small woodland owners in Maine said it has received the largest land donation in its 45-year history.

Another Mainer is ready to head into space

The Challenger Learning Center is ensuring that Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy heads into space with well-wishes from his home state.

Still no case in Maine county, one of East’s least populated

Public health officials in Maine said Monday there are still no cases of the new coronavirus in Piscataquis County, one of the least densely populated countries in the eastern United States.

Model shows Maine reaching coronavirus peak in mid-April

Revised modelling from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts that Maine will reach it’s peak healthcare resource use due to coronavirus on April 15th.

Seafood industry struggling to stay afloat amid outbreak

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The seafood industry has been upended by the spread of the coronavirus, which has halted restaurant sales and sent fishermen and dealers scrambling for new markets.

For some towns, there’s no room at the inn during virus time

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) – There’s no room at the inns in a growing number of Maine towns. Bar Harbor’s suspension of vacation rentals and other accommodations for nonessential travel begins on Wednesday.

Nearly 500 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Maine

The Maine CDC on Monday confirmed 499 cases of coronavirus in the state, an increase of 29 cases from Sunday.