coronavirus Archives - Centralmaine.com

The Recovered: Mainers tell their COVID-19 stories

by Joe Lawlor August 30, 2020August 30, 2020

Thousands have recovered, but many still have lingering health problems and could be left with chronic conditions in the future.

Sports, Varsity Maine

What will high school sports look like this fall? It’s complicated

by Mike Lowe August 30, 2020August 29, 2020

While waiting for the state to review safety guidelines established by the Maine Principals’ Association, here are some questions to ponder about the fall sports season.

Schools and Education

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

by Rachel Ohm August 30, 2020August 30, 2020

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.

Local & State

Coronavirus outbreak detected at Sanford church

by Rob Wolfe August 29, 2020August 30, 2020

At least five cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at Calvary Baptist Church, whose pastor apparently officiated at a wedding reception in Millinocket that is now linked to more than 100 confirmed cases. The Maine CDC is investigating possible links to other outbreaks York and Penobscot counties.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Maine CDC reports 53 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths

by Rob Wolfe August 29, 2020August 29, 2020

Saturday’s new cases include 36 infections detected at the York County Jail in Alfred.

Sports, Varsity Maine

High school athletes may have sports but not fans this fall

by Randy Whitehouse August 28, 2020August 29, 2020

If fall sports receive the necessary approvals, state limits on gatherings could prevent fans from attending games in the fall. Some schools are already considering alternatives.

Nation & World

Health agencies’ credibility at risk after week of blunders

by MATTHEW PERRONE and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Back-to-back messaging miscues by the FDA and CDC threaten to erode public trust in the front-line agencies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local & State, News

Maine reinstates license of Millinocket inn where wedding COVID-19 outbreak began

by Joe Lawlor August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

The Big Moose Inn issued a statement expressing concern for those infected and said it misinterpreted how the state applies limits on the size of gatherings in a facility with multiple rooms.