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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.

Rockland DHHS to close Monday after employee tests positive for Coronavirus

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services will be closing its Rockland office after an employee tested positive for Coronavirus, the department announced Sunday.

Maine CDC reports 14 new coronavirus cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported 14 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, raising the state’s total number of confirmed cases to 470.

South Portland stores organizes system for guests during Coronavirus pandemic

A convenience store in South Portland is stepping up their safety procedures during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Maine health officials report more than 450 coronavirus cases

The Maine Center for Disease Control on Saturday reported 24 new cases of coronavirus.

Local credit union, other businesses, help feed healthcare workers amid coronavirus pandemic

Many local businesses that are still operating amid the coronavirus crisis are stepping up to help those in need and those who are on the frontlines of the pandemic.

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