No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections

Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.

Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches

During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skilling, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.

Desert of Maine offering hands-on homeschool program around history, science of the site

Marketed as a tourist attraction for nearly 100 years, Mela Heestand, who bought the property with her husband Doug Heestand in December 2018, is hoping to showcase instead the wide educational opportunities in the “desert.” 

Photos: Freeport Flag Ladies come out of retirement for 9/11 ceremony on Friday

Bowdoin officials say gathering ‘compromised college’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols’

While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to ‘minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.’

Despite pandemic, Midcoast districts report strong start to school year

Regional School Unit 1, Regional School Unit 5 and Maine School Administrative District 75 students walked back into the classrooms Tuesday, wearing masks and keeping their distance as they start the year.

Frosty’s in Brunswick to reopen Friday for first time since March pandemic closure

If all goes well, the Augusta and Bath locations may follow suit as soon as next week.

Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19

In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students. 

Collins highlights ‘Maine success story’

STARC Systems typically manufactures “temporary modular wall containment systems” for hospital renovations, keeping construction dust, debris and pathogens sealed off from patients, but Collins said their products have the potential to be useful on a national scale in the event of an emergency.

Brunswick historic hotel headed for auction

The Daniel has faced operational and financial struggles in the last year, but the property’s broker said there has been a flurry of interest in the building.