Community News:
Maine CDC reports 168 new coronavirus cases, one more death
The day after the agency's director, Dr. Nirav Shah, warned that 'If we don’t do something different, nothing is going to change,' Maine tops 10,000 cumulative cases.
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Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
Both of Maine's senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
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Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
However, there has not been enough screening statewide to offer warning signs of potential case spikes.
BATTLING THE CORONAVIRUS
Nation & World
Trump suffers twin defeats in effort to overturn Biden’s victory
Health care
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
Local & State
Gov. Mills plans nation’s 1st floating offshore wind farm dedicated to research
The primary purpose of the dozen or so turbines would be research, with a goal of working with the fishing industry to develop the technology in a sustainable way.
Business
Maine’s post-lockdown job recovery continues to taper off
Local & State
Hand recount confirms defeat of short-term rental restrictions in Portland
The initiative would have prohibited unhosted, or non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, which currently account for about half the total short-term rentals in the city.
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: Climate Council misses chance to invest in bike, pedestrian infrastructure
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 10:01 PM
Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:47 PM
North Carolina employees vote to move small company to Maine
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Election 2020 Posted: Yesterday at 7:47 PM
Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:49 PM
Woman who fled Ethiopia’s fighting warns of ‘catastrophe’
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 6:34 PM
Golf roundup: Streb moves closer to second career win
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Election 2020 Posted: Yesterday at 6:11 PM
Trump privately plots his next act – including potential 2024 rematch
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 5:56 PM
Panic buying returns in U.S. as virus surges
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 5:31 PM
Doctors, nurses want more data before championing vaccines
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 5:28 PM
Truckers threaten to strike after Shaw’s negotiations stall
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 5:13 PM
Passengers spend night on Baltic Sea ferry that ran aground
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 5:06 PM
Sports Digest: Shiffrin second in first race since January
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 5:04 PM
Bodies of man, his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii
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Health care
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
November 18 -
Local & State
Mills not considering another stay-at-home order despite rising virus cases, hospitalizations
November 18 -
Local & State
Mills imposes 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, tasting rooms and other venues
November 19 -
Local & State
Shah on pandemic: ‘If we don’t do something different, nothing is going to change’
November 20 -
Health care
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
November 20 -
Politics
Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
November 20 -
Local & State
Owner refuses to close Sunday River Brewing Co. despite court order
November 18 -
Sports
Scarborough Downs will halt live horse racing this month, ending a 70-year run
November 19 -
Local & State
Maine resists additional restrictions even as state hits second-highest daily case total
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Business
October home sales up 27% in Maine, reaching historic peak
November 19
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Election 2020
Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
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Nation & World
Don’t travel for Thanksgiving, experts say. But if you do, follow these tips.
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Local & State
Massachusetts adds New Hampshire, Maine to travel quarantine list
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News
Rangeley Border Patrol arrests violent sex offender, reunites missing woman with family
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Business
Truckers threaten to strike after Shaw’s negotiations stall
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Business
Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Monday in South Portland
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Local & State
Portland police dog that protected presidents laid to rest Friday
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Times Record
BIW reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 10 new cases this week
today's letters
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Business
Panic buying returns in U.S. as virus surges
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Nation & World
Teen charged in 2 Wisconsin protest killings poses with actor
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Business
Retailers brace as virus resurges throughout U.S.
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Local & State
After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19
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Nation & World
What can Thanksgiving 1918 teach us for this year’s holiday?
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Nation & World
Woman who fled Ethiopia’s fighting warns of ‘catastrophe’
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Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
Coronavirus has compounded the statewide problem that existed before its onset as it attacks EMTs and those training for the service.
North Carolina employees vote to move small company to Maine
Desert Harvest, which makes health supplements, is relocating to Ellsworth after doctors told the CEO that hot, humid weather was bad for her husband's health after battling cancer.
Trump privately plots his next act – including potential 2024 rematch
Regardless of whether he actually runs for president again, he is likely to try to dominate Republican politics for years to come.
Golf roundup: Streb moves closer to second career win
Robert Streb has a three-shot edge in the RSM Classic, where he earned his only PGA Tour victory in 2014.
This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
The humble Farmer: Struggling to accept reality after stint in an alternate universe
It can be hard to replace ‘facts’ with what you’ve seen with your own eyes.
Maine restaurants wary of more COVID shutdowns
Restaurant owners say they are being unfairly labeled as 'super-spreaders,' and if the state orders them to close, they will need some financial relief.
Maine Voices Live Waterville: Jacqueline Terrassa
Tune in Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. for a chat with the new director of the Colby College Art Museum.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Letter to Dad’ by Habyll
The song, released in August, pays homage to the artist's late father.
Doctors, nurses want more data before championing vaccines
Winning buy-in from health care workers is crucial to gaining broader public support.
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