Scott Monroe

Kennebec Journal / Morning Sentinel

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Published
April 10, 2020

Spring storm pummels central Maine with heavy snow, cuts power to thousands

The April storm that began Thursday and continued overnight into Friday cuts power to about 200,000 customers of Central Maine Power, including at least 81,000 in the central Maine region.
Published
April 8, 2020

Central Maine hospital systems continue coronavirus screenings, report patient numbers

MaineGeneral Health has had seven total hospitalizations and one death that occurred last week connected to coronavirus, while Northern Light Health’s statewide network is treating 18 people, of which six are inpatients.
Published
April 5, 2020

J.P. Devine: What to wear, or not wear, when you are stuck in the house?

These days, the question of whether to wear underpants is an existential crisis, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
April 2, 2020

Massachusetts man who tested positive for coronavirus while in Maine counts himself lucky

The 61-year-old man said the key during his diagnosis has been a positive mental attitude, coupled with exercise, drinking liquids and a good diet.
Published
March 29, 2020

J.P. Devine: Coronavirus makes us admire the view from the big inside

Be brave, readers, during this time of hunkering down, and we’ll get through this, J.P. Devine writes.
Published
March 26, 2020

Massachusetts man says on radio he’s positive for coronavirus, quarantined in Somerset County

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the man’s case wouldn’t be counted for Somerset County, which remained at zero confirmed cases as of Thursday, because federal rules go by a person’s primary residence.
Published
March 26, 2020

Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students

The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Published
March 25, 2020

Sidney postpones elections, annual Town Meeting

The elections scheduled for Friday and annual meeting scheduled for Saturday will take place at a later date, officials said.
Published
March 24, 2020

Sharon Wood: A first-person urgent care encounter

A screening at a Maine urgent care center is a reminder of how the coronavirus affects us all and how we should be thankful our medical professionals are at the top of their game, Sharon Wood writes.
Published
March 23, 2020

Inland hospital turning Waterville drive-up site into ‘medical screening’ spot

The drive-up location off Kennedy Memorial Drive won’t be open Tuesday as hospital officials put a focus on screening for coronavirus symptoms through a telephone hotline before arriving for an in-person check.