Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, looked positively close to euphoric yesterday when he described the promising results of the anti-viral drug – rendesivir – in a nation-wide trial that is hoped … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is joining other Northern Light Health facilities across the state in taking steps to prepare for the phased launch of critical services delayed by COVID-19.  This follows the announcement by Governor Janet Mills that Maine will … Continue reading →

The City of Portland has tweaked again – this morning was the latest tweak. The Mayor has decided to allow small, very small businesses – like barber shops and hair salons – to reopen this Friday, May 1st rather than … Continue reading →

At the outset of the briefing today, Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the MaineCDC, reported that there have been 1,040 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, an increase of 17 since his last report.   No new deaths were reported, remaining … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, the first women governor of the state of Maine, said this afternoon at the daily coronavirus briefing that she will announce tomorrow whether or not her Stay Healthy-at-Home Order will be extended following its current deadline … Continue reading →

“We are making our own market.  With all the restaurants shut down we have to.  Business has been hurting.  Most fishermen are doing the same thing to survive this pandemic,” said Chad Souchek, a lobstermen, suddenly turned salesman as well … Continue reading →

The State of Maine will receive $43.79 million in grant funding from the Department of Education.  The funding, which was allocated through the CARES Act, will support distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic according to a press release from Congresswoman … Continue reading →

Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, announced today that three additional deaths have occurred since his daily briefing yesterday afternoon. That brings the total number of deaths to 47 advised Dr. Shah.  All three were elderly.  There is … Continue reading →

Dr. Shah, Director of the MaineCDC, announced this afternoon that a significantly high number of deaths from the coronavirus have occurred since yesterday’s report:  Five deaths have occurred and they were all residents of the Maine Veteran’s Home, Scarborough.  The … Continue reading →

Yesterday Trumpy announced that he directed the Navy to shoot down Iranian gunboats that harass US ships.  He first made the announcement on Twitter at 8:00 am and repeated it at his daily cornovarius briefing turned political rally. But NBC … Continue reading →