Press Herald

Backlog of positive tests reduces Maine’s ration of lifesaving COVID-19 drug

With tens of thousands of test results waiting to be processed, the state's case rate is artificially low, and that is reducing Maine's federal allocation of monoclonal antibody treatment.

Local & State

Following Yarmouth’s lead, state looks to wastewater for COVID clues

The town has been testing wastewater for the virus throughout the pandemic and tracked the omicron wave rise and fall in real time.
Cops & Courts

Court documents show a special team of state troopers uses methods vulnerable to racial bias

The Maine State Police's Proactive Criminal Enforcement Team faces new scrutiny after a trooper was hit with allegations of racial profiling.
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Walls of affordable housing developments beautified by work of Maine artists

Bill Nemitz

His patient at death's door, this doc went the extra mile ... or 80

The ambulance lacked a qualified caretaker – until Dr. Mark McCallister climbed aboard.

Local & State

COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high as Maine reports 5 more deaths

Books

Last year, Mainers looked to their libraries for answers and escapism

Outdoors

Team of biologists makes daring rescue of loons trapped in iced-in waters

Greg Kesich

The View From Here: U.S. Supreme Court could cripple climate policy

In its opinions in the vaccine mandate cases, the Republican majority is claiming a major role for itself in quashing regulation.

Editorials

Our View: Susan Collins lets us down on voting rights

Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 10:39 PM

The Harlem Globetrotters to make return to Augusta
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:33 PM

UAE says it intercepts 2 ballistic missilles over Abu Dhabi
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:17 PM

Chiefs cap crazy weekend with stunning comeback win over Bills in overtime
The Maine Forecast Posted: Yesterday at 10:16 PM

Light snow on Tuesday followed by more Arctic air
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:51 PM

NHL roundup: Penguins rally past Jets for fifth straight win
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 7:53 PM

Brady noncommittal about returning for another season
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:52 PM

New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID-19 treatment
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:47 PM

French adventurer, 75, disappears attempting to row solo across the Atlantic
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:38 PM

Stressed hospitals are asking workers with COVID to return – even if they may be infectious
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 7:37 PM

Rams escape after blowing big lead, oust Brady and Buccaneers
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:54 PM

In mourning yet again, NYC prepares to honor fallen officer
Business Posted: Yesterday at 6:22 PM

Worries grow as deadline for whale-friendly gear draws near

MAINE COVID-19 INFORMATION

Where can I get vaccinated? Where can I get tested for COVID-19? What do I need to know about COVID-19?

The Maine Forecast

Light snow on Tuesday followed by more Arctic air
Books

Maine libraries’ most-borrowed books in 2021
Business

Worries grow as deadline for whale-friendly gear draws near
Times Record

New woman-owned brewery makes debut in Lisbon
Nation & World

Anti-vaccine activists march in D.C. to protest COVID-19 mandates
Nation & World

Low-wage workers prop up the nursing home industry. They’re quitting in droves.
Nation & World

Stressed hospitals are asking workers with COVID to return – even if they may be infectious

TODAY'S LETTERS

Letters

America needs clear voting standards

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Sports

Bates women’s basketball looking to take that next big step
Local & State

Maine to use $225 million to fix hundreds of bridges needing work
Nation & World

Russia rejects U.K. claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
Local & State

More Maine public employees might be able to retire earlier
Nation & World

Taxpayers face overloaded IRS as filing season opens Monday
Nation & World

Connecticut youth’s overdose death renews pleas for Narcan in schools
Nation & World

In mourning yet again, NYC prepares to honor fallen officer
Nation & World

New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID-19 treatment
Business

Prices are rising all over the world, and leaders see no quick fix

Editors' Picks

Food

In a new year, is it time for some new skills? These cooking classes can help

Local & State

How we’re navigating omicron

Local & State

Read the full series: The Lobster Trap

The Harlem Globetrotters to make return to Augusta

The Harlem Globetrotters will play at the Augusta Civic Center on Feb. 8.

After 72 years, FDA says French dressing won’t have a legal definition

Under the FDA's "standard of identity," French dressing had to contain vinegar, lemon or lime juice, with vegetable oil making up at least 35 percent of the product's weight.

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

The House has passed the Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act, to change procedures for local educational agencies to apply for federal Impact Aid funds in fiscal 2023.

Chiefs cap crazy weekend with stunning comeback win over Bills in overtime

Kansas City wins a wild shootout, 42-36, with a field goal on the final play of regulation and a quick touchdown in overtime.

Girls’ basketball: Cheverus rebounds, hands No. 1 Oxford Hills its first loss

A day after their first defeat of the season, the Stags beat the top team in the Varsity Maine poll, 62-59.

Jim Fossel: Beware of doomsday rhetoric

Trust in America’s institutions is weak enough without politically motivated hyperbole.

A sheet-pan supper of roasted cod and broccolini makes for a fast, easy weeknight meal

While the cod and broccolini roast, whir together a sumptuous sauce from shallots, garlic, Dijon mustard and lemon juice for attainable weeknight luxury.