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2020

Parting from loved ones now more trying

With epidemiologists urging the importance of testing and contact tracing in combatting the coronavirus pandemic, Maine will need to increase both significantly in order to safely reopen. Currently, testing is prioritized for the most at-risk patients, but testing of everyone with symptoms along with randomized testing will be needed in

2020

Dormant cruise ship Riviera might berth in Eastport for some time

The Riviera may be coming to Eastport! No, not the French Riviera, not the Italian Riviera, not even the North End Riviera -- the old tuna-packing plant in Eastport.

2020

SBA ordered to allow Calais hospital to apply for funds

A federal bankruptcy judge has issued a temporary restraining order so that Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) can apply for federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding to help prevent it from closing.

2020

Calais hospital eyes possible financial crisis

With the number of patient visits dropping by nearly half, additional costs to prepare for a potential influx of COVID-19 patients and denial of critical federal CARES Act funds, the Calais Regional Hospital is facing a financial crisis that threatens its ability to provide care...

2020

Reservations limiting access to residents

The Passamaquoddy tribal governments at Sipayik and Indian Township are restricting access to the reservations to residents only in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and non-tribal members who bring someone onto the reservations without approval will be subject to banishment.

2020

Area hospitals say they’re prepared to handle surge

The two Washington County hospitals believe they are prepared to handle any COVID-19 cases, with one confirmed case in the county and 537 cases in Maine as of April 8.

2020

Calais, St. Stephen businesses adjust to pandemic restrictions

Who could have guessed that a worldwide pandemic would trigger a run on powdered skim milk and ukuleles in a little Canadian border town? Powdered skim milk was not to be had in St. Stephen grocery stores on a recent Sunday afternoon.