The novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, a respiratory illness, is impacting many aspects of our lives in Maine and all over the world. We are dedicated to keeping you up to date on how the pandemic is affecting you and your neighbors in Bangor and all of eastern Maine.
Maine To Review New CDC Guidance on Masks in Higher-risk Areas
Mainers could soon find themselves wearing face coverings again under certain circumstances, based on new COVID-19 guidance from the United States Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday.
Fully Vaxxed Mainers Can Finally Go Visit Canada Again In August
By September, they plan to open back up to global travelers as well.
Bangor, Maine News Update: July 9, 2021
A standoff near the University of Maine’s Presque Isle campus ended with the suspect being fatally shot by police.
Bangor, Maine News Update: July 8, 2021
Two Auburn McDonald’s employees are facing drug charges after a mother complained that her son found Suboxone in his Happy Meal box.
Abbott Labs to Layoff 400 Employees in Scarborough & Westbrook
The Maine company that manufactures COVID-19 testing kits will lay off hundreds of employees, as the pandemic winds down.
Bangor, Maine News Update: July 7, 2021
For the second time this week, police in Maine were involved in a pursuit of a stolen pickup truck from New Hampshire.
Bangor, Maine News Update: July 6, 2021
overnor Janet Mills announced on Sunday that Kay Spofford of Winslow is the winner of the COVID-19 Vaccinationland Sweepstakes.
Winslow Resident Wins Nearly $900K in Vaccination Sweepstakes
A dialysis dietician from Winslow is the big winner in the Maine Vaccinationland Sweepstakes, with a nearly $900,000 prize.
Bangor, Maine News Update: June 24, 2021
The Maine CDC reports 21 new cases of COVID-19, and two additional deaths.
Bangor, Maine News Update: June 23, 2021
The Maine CDC reports 23 new cases of COVID-19 statewide.