Portland Pride Cancels All Events for Second Year in a Row
Thanks to high levels of covid in Southern Maine, the people behind Portland Pride, have canceled it again.
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Catch a Sea Dogs Game at Full Capacity & Maskless Starting in June
With easing restrictions the Portland Sea Dogs are adjusting and things are starting to return to how they were pre-pandemic!
You’ll Need a Reservation to Go to Funtown/Splashtown USA This Summer
Last year Funtown Splashtown USA didn't open because of Covid-19...this year they are back with some changes.
This Banner Is How We Do Social Distancing – Portland, Maine Style!
STAY WICKED FAH APAHT. Only Portland, Maine could have a banner like this hanging in the city during a global pandemic. These wicked cool Social Distance and Mask Up art are all over Portland these days. It's all pretty incredible and it's all created by local artists. This fantastic publi…
Employees Incentivized to Get COVID Vaccine For Cash By Maine Bank
Get the shot get $500.
After a Year Closed, Portland Public Library Reopens Some March 31
The Portland Public Library's main building will open for a limited amount of people with timed visits.
Is It COVID or Just Your Usual Maine Spring Allergies? Here’s How To Tell the Difference.
Spring is here and that means allergy season. The pollen is starting to kick in from the pollen in oak, pine, and maple trees. Of course, all of this as we still deal with the pandemic. Now, I don't know about you but if I'm being honest I must admit that whenever I get ANYTHING that isn&a…
Social Distancing in Schools Reduced & Maine Adds 1 COVID Death
In most school situations, as long as the student is masked, they can be within 3 feet of other students.
ME State of Civil Emergency Extended Another 30 Days Surpassing 1 Year
The 13th Maine State of Civil Emergency has been issued through mid-April. Plus, 2 new COVID-19 related deaths in the state.
Maine CDC: 1 New Death & Maine Health Eases Visitor Restrictions
According to the Maine CDC's Monday update, there are 174 new cases of COVID-19 in Maine and 1 additional death.
Here’s How Maine Residents Can Get Free Transportation to Vaccine Sites
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that the State of Maine will provide free transportation to those who need help getting to vaccination centers. This is a really great development for Mainers, especially elder Mainers.
Fully Vaccinated People May Gather Without Masks Per CDC
The CDC announced that fully-vaccinated individuals may gather without masks or social distancing as well as with unvaccinated low-risk individuals.
Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccines in NH Could Roll Out in March
This phase includes teachers or if you work in child care, you will be eligible to get the vaccine.
Maine Cold Weather COVID: What’s the Rule With Scarves and Ski Masks?
As we slip and slide around Maine today here's a good reminder from the Maine CDC on winter wardrobe and mask-wearing.
COVID-19 Variant Now Detected in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts
The B.1.1.7 variant was detected in New Hampshire for the first time, following cases that had been identified in Massachusetts and Maine, respectively.