The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests performed by LincolnHealth in the past week, at 3.9%, is the lowest it has been since the first week of April, hospital spokesperson John Martins said by email.

The Sheepscot Valley Health Center in Whitefield was the backdrop for Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ announcement of new initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care workers in the state. The $4 million that will fund the initiatives is part of the Mills administration’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Program, which includes $20 million targeted toward strengthening Maine’s health care workforce.

Waldoboro voters could authorize the sale of two historic properties when they enter the polls for their annual town meeting by referendum on Tuesday, June 14. Polls will be open for in-person voting at the town office, 1600 Atlantic Highway, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

The positivity rate of COVID-19 cases at LincolnHealth has dipped to 6.15% from 9.77% last week, moving in the “right direction,” hospital spokesperson John Martins said by email.

The feeling of needing to lead by example prompted Jennifer Tuminaro, of South China, to seek election to the Maine House of Representatives to represent District 62.

Palermo resident Katrina Smith hopes to attract businesses and expanding school choice in Maine as House District 62’s representative.

One woman was transported to LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta after her car left the roadway and hit a rock ledge on the side of Route 1 in Newcastle on the afternoon of Monday, June 6.

Westport Island residents gathered at Clough Point Preserve on Monday, May 23 to celebrate the preserve’s 50th anniversary by the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the occasion.

Readers voted Madelyn Oliver as the winner of the May #LCNme365 photo contest.