Despite the Stalemate by Portland’s City Council on the Wearing of Face Masks Indoors, Inside Shoppers in the Old Port Yesterday, were Mostly Wearing Face Masks.  Not as Good as a Vaccination, But Helpful.  This Young Woman Visiting from California Bought Her Face Mask On-line.

An Employee of Hannaford Brothers Wears a Face Mask Inside to Protect Herself and Others.

Governor Janet Mills marked the passing of 1,000 deaths due to COVID-19 yesterday in a press release issued by her office.

“Nearly 19 months after this pandemic began, today marks a grim and unwelcome milestone.  Those we lost to COVID-19 are people we loved and cherished………..all valued members of our Maine community.  We mourn their passing and grieve for the moments they will no longer be able to share with us,” said Governor Mills.  “Yet, we have it in our power to end this needless suffering and heartbreak:  a way to protect our health and that of the people we love; a way to give our heroic doctors, nurses and other medical professionals a much-needed break; a way to protect our children – please get vaccinated today.”

Please call the Community Vaccination Line at 1 – 888 – 445-4111 for information on free vaccinations.