With numerous ways to track the coronavirus, four experts weigh in on the metrics that paint the clearest picture of the pandemic in Maine and the rest of the country
Health
Public Health Notebook: Funding is ‘scarce’ to stabilize Maine’s economy after pandemic
A committee on economics created by the governor lists 11 focus areas but underscores that Maine’s financial stability depends on further federal action.
Coronavirus in Maine: Timeline
Trace key events in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Maine — and how officials are responding — using this interactive, multimedia timeline.
Maine’s geography, ruralness keep coronavirus in check, but politics intrude
Despite push back, Mills’ cautious policies are making the state safe.
Coronavirus in Maine: Daily Headlines — July
A compilation of top stories about the pandemic from The Maine Monitor’s media partners across Maine.
At Lewiston-Auburn Black Lives Matter protest, demonstrators, police engage in standoff over taking a knee
At one of several Black Lives Matter protests this week, Mainers shared personal experiences with racism and prejudice alongside visions of hope and change.
Portland protesters peacefully demonstrate against systemic racism, police brutality
At one of several Black Lives Matter protests this week, Mainers shared personal experiences with racism and prejudice alongside visions of hope and change.
2020: A Class Dismissed – Sadie Colby
Sadie Colby, a senior at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, discusses how the coronavirus has shaped the end of high school and could impact her first months of college.
A valiant father, husband and cancer fighter loses the battle to COVID-19
After battling pancreatic cancer for 18 months, Ken Clark fell ill with COVID-19. At a central Maine hospital, his family fought to be by his side during his final moments.
Zooming a final goodbye
Unable to be by their dying mother’s bedside due to coronavirus restrictions, a family gathers on Zoom to tell their mother they loved her.
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