Three more deaths of senior citizens in Maine were reported at todays daily press briefing – bringing the total number of deaths up to 39.   The total number of confirmed cases are 907 with 455 patients recovered since yesterday.  Importantly, … Continue reading →

The US Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps. of Engineers have now revoked federal protection for thousands of waterways across Maine as published in the Federal Register.  With our ecosystems and drinking water at stake, Environment Maine will challenge the … Continue reading →

Trumpy’s negatives continue to increase because of his handling of the pandemic according to MorningConsult, a polling company, based in Washington, D.C.  By a nearly 6-1  margin, people 65 and older say it’s more important for Trumpy to address the … Continue reading →

“We are writing in hope of establishing a better line of communication between you, your administration and the state legislature,” is the first sentence of a verbose letter dated April 16, and addressed to Governor Janet T. Mills,  It recently … Continue reading →

Dr. Shah, Director of the MaineCDC, reported this afternoon that there has been an increase in the number of deaths from COVID-19 since his last briefing. There are currently 35 deaths with an increase of confirmed cases to 875.  A … Continue reading →

Effective today, Monday, April 20, Portland’s office of Elder Affairs has created a temporary volunteer program to provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly Portland residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is intended to help people aged 65 or … Continue reading →

Management for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, 830 Ocean Avenue, has confirmed that four residents have tested positive for COVID-19.  Currently, all patients and staff who are symptomatic are being tested according to Adam Bryan, spokesperson for the parent company, … Continue reading →

With the closure of restaurants and bars in Portland, Maine Craft Distilling Co. has turned its production capability to producing hand sanitizer for markets both out-of-state and for the local community as well.  Monday, a fiercely windy and rainy day, … Continue reading →

“We all want life to return to normal as soon as it is safe to do so.  Our hearts break to see closed storefronts and people struggling to make ends meet because of this crisis.  At the same time, we … Continue reading →

The MaineCDC Director Dr. Shah reported at todays COVID-19 briefing that it is currently “focused on long-term” housing because the number of confirmed cases in that setting continues to increase daily.  There are currently five congregate settings that have reported … Continue reading →