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With dispatch center understaffed, Cumberland County looks to adjust operations

There have not been any delays handling 911 or non-emergency calls, but with 10 of 35 positions vacant officials want to streamline operations so fewer dispatchers can provide the same services.

Maine reports 791 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths

Local & State

Mutations continue to drive COVID waves

Scientists say the virus has been developing variants that make it harder to rein in coronavirus.

Local & State

Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad

The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the education department responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state's website.

Schools and Education

UMaine System chancellor receives fourth no-confidence vote from faculty

Varsity Maine

Just say no: High school pitchers are piling up no-hitters

Maine Voices

Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges

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Maine reports 791 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths
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The humble Farmer: Party in the rhubarb patch, and other spring revels
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Caterina will back land conservation as House 126 nominee
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Let Fox News know they can’t profit from hate
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

‘What abortion rights mean to me’ example of skewed reporting
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Activism can be quiet, too
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Don’t let Maine roll back respect for LGBTQ people
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Commentary: There’s good reason for tech workers to embrace the office
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Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges
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Another View: North Korea’s missile frenzy must have consequences
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Politics

Emails show wife of Supreme Court justice pressed lawmakers to help reverse Trump’s loss
Local & State

Police continue to investigate alleged threat made by Greely High School student
Business

Maine unemployment rate hits pandemic low of 3.3%
Nation & World

Russia will cut off natural gas to Finland
Nation & World

Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol
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Sun Journal's 175 years: Challenging the ‘old fogeys’ by starting a newspaper
Local & State

Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium
Business

April home sales fell 21% in Maine, but prices went through the roof

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New England schools eligible to apply for green bus funding
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Maine reports 791 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths

The state also reported 214 people hospitalized with the virus.

Boeing docks crew capsule to space station in test do-over

Boeing's astronaut capsule has arrived at the International Space Station in a critical repeat test flight.

Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary is likely headed for recount

The race pits 2 millionaires who moved to Pennsylvania in order to run for the Senate: heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.

NBA roundup: Warriors storm back to take 2-0 lead in Western Conference finals

Golden State rallies from a big half-time deficit to beat Dallas 126-117.

Friday’s girls’ high school roundup: Biddeford outduels Massabesic, 1-0

Softball: Charlotte Donovan pitches a two-hitter with 15 strikeouts and drives in the game's only run.

The humble Farmer: Party in the rhubarb patch, and other spring revels

’Tis the season when an old Maine man enjoys the unfamiliar sensation of a hand-me-down shirt that fits.

The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location

Also, a one-day natural wine festival takes place in Freeport, and the Netflix show 'Somebody Feed Phil' will air an episode shot in Maine.

Policy Matters: Women and Aging: A crisis unfolds

Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director of Maine Women’s Lobby, on June 7 as they explore the policies and innovations to help aging Mainers.