Community News:
Maine’s housing market broke records in 2020, with sales and prices through the roof
Despite the pandemic, the year's home sales outpaced all previous years, and the median price of homes sold rose to a new high of $256,000.
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State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Mainers, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
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Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
78,395
7.1%
Second doses
19,876
1.8%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 21
165,175
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
Sports
Hank Aaron left an indelible mark on MLB players: ‘He didn’t demand respect – he commanded it’
Players were in awe of Hank Aaron, and he was respected off the field, too.
Local & State
Portland stands by strict rules for needle exchange despite warnings of higher risk
Local & State
Yarmouth can block town employees from serving on town council, judge says
The ruling will likely force a teacher to resign her council seat when her term is up later this year.
Maine Voices
Delegation brushes off new ropeless gear's potential to benefit fishermen, right whales
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Letter to the editor: State vaccine plan makes no sense
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine vaccine delivery system favors those with resources
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Burning of Bowdoinham donkey statue not a neighborly act
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Resignation only acceptable option for Capitol Police chief
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine Capitol Police chief's remarks make COVID fight harder
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: How Biden can rebuild trust in our elections
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Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM
Delegation brushes off new ropeless gear's potential to benefit fishermen, right whales
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Another View: Higher federal minimum wage an essential part of COVID recovery
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Let Donald Trump run for president again
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Removing 4 Brookfield Renewable dams would revive lower Kennebec, at-risk species
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Health care Posted: 12:13 AM
Second coronavirus shot may come as long as 6 weeks later, CDC now says
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:43 PM
Trump considered installing attorney general who would help him pursue election fraud claims
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Local & State
Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC
Yesterday at 4:00 AM -
Feature Obituary
Jason Shaw, 44, former finance and sales manager at Portland Volvo
January 21 -
Local & State
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
January 20 -
Local & State
More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues
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Business
Lawsuit against owner of Prime Automotive moves forward
January 21 -
Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
January 19 -
Local & State
Maine diverting 500 vaccine doses from CVS to independent pharmacy
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Local & State
Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
January 18
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Nation & World
Guard soldiers in D.C. banished to parking garage, sparking outcry
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Politics
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 in Senate
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Nation & World
Trump considered installing attorney general who would help him pursue election fraud claims
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Cops & Courts
Teenager from Hampden charged with attempted murder, arson in Bangor fire
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Cops & Courts
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
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Local & State
Historically mild January leaves Maine lakes with dangerously thin ice
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Cops & Courts
Portland police charge 2 in attack on motorist with out-of-state plates
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Nation & World
Biden orders federal review of threat posed by violent domestic extremism
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Nation & World
Family, co-workers, old FB friends helped catch Capitol intruders, records show
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Nation & World
Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
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Nation & World
For new Pentagon chief, challenge of rooting out racism is personal
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Nation & World
Biden signs order to increase federal food benefits
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Local & State
Compliance with speed rules to save rare right whales could be better, report finds
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
Echoes of the past and the long road ahead for racial justice
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Local & State
‘We’re still around’: Young activists continue to push for racial equity
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Local & State
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Donate your household items where they are most needed
Yarmouth can block town employees from serving on town council, judge says
The ruling will likely force a teacher to resign her council seat when her term is up later this year.
NBC to shut down NBC Sports Network at end of 2021
The channel was launched by Comcast in 1995 as the Outdoor Life Network, and was best known for carrying the Tour de France until it acquired the NHL in 2005.
Yellen’s nomination as treasury secretary advances
The Senate Finance Committee approves her nomination by President Biden, and a floor vote could happen as soon as Monday.
Embiid, 76ers again wear down Celtics
Joel Embiid scores 38 points, and Philadelphia finishes a sweep of the back-to-back series with a 122-110 win.
With athletics back in play, Brunswick and Freeport set to begin team workouts
Schools in yellow counties can now offer sports, and some plan to resume activities as soon as Friday.
Our View: Portland City Council takes public business behind closed doors
Elected officials can meet in private only when they have a good reason. None is offered for an executive session on needle-exchange rules.
The Wrap: Pizza, beer, and (gluten-free) brownies
Bam Bam Bakery finds a new home, Brickyard Hollow Brewing delivers pizza, and Portland will get another brewery.
Like a Boss: Jay Mazelsky, President and CEO of IDEXX
Join us Friday, Jan. 22 at 1:00 p.m. when Lisa DeSisto sits down with Jay Mazelsky of IDEXX.
Second coronavirus shot may come as long as 6 weeks later, CDC now says
The recommended interval between doses is three weeks for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and four weeks for Moderna's.
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