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Maine reports 249 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, three more deaths
Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC director, says the state expects to get 12,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine in an initial shipment in mid-December.
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Judge denies motion by CMP/Avangrid to dismiss customer bill case
The decision opens the door for plaintiffs' attorneys to gather information and question company officials, potentially leading to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers.
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Politics 5:16 PM
Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
BATTLING THE CORONAVIRUS
Local & State
Heavy rain, strong wind gusts to lash Maine coast on Monday
Local & State
Winter moths may be losing battle with parasitoid flies in Cape Elizabeth
Business
Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Politics
Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Local & State
In photos: Mainers talk about what they’re grateful for
Politics
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
COVID-19 relief, a $1.4 trillion catchall spending package, and defense policy — and a final burst of judicial nominees — dominate a truncated two- or three-week session.
Editorials
Our View: Climate change putting winter recreation on thin ice
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Varsity Maine Posted: 6:37 PM
Symposium for high school athletes to focus on leadership roles
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News Posted: 6:32 PM
Winthrop man pleads guilty to charges in connection to fatal overdose in Farmington
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Business Posted: 6:08 PM
This holiday season, everyone is shopping from home
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Sports Posted: 6:07 PM
Ravens-Steelers rescheduled again, this time to Wednesday
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Sports Posted: 6:00 PM
Tom Caron: Don’t look now, but there’s a new contender in Foxborough
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Politics Posted: 4:59 PM
Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
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Election 2020 Posted: 4:50 PM
Wisconsin’s partial recount confirms Joe Biden as winner
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Nation & World Posted: 4:16 PM
Health officials brace for another surge, new COVID-19 restrictions
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New England Patriots Posted: 3:46 PM
Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead
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Nation & World Posted: 3:46 PM
Supreme Court skeptical of Trump’s plan to exclude immigrants from census
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Local & State Posted: 3:26 PM
Westbrook chooses veteran officer as next police chief
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 2:34 PM
Actress Laverne Cox recounts transphobic attack in LA
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Local & State
Maine COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, and bed capacity is closely watched
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Health care
Several Maine hospitals report record numbers of COVID-19 inpatients
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Local & State
Portland fishing community mourns the crew of the Emmy Rose
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports low coronavirus numbers after holiday break
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Local & State
Maine reports 249 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, three more deaths
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Local & State
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
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Local & State
Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
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Times Record
COVID-19 cases mount at Bath shipyard
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports 224 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
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Local & State
Mainers find silver linings, even in these worst of times
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Local & State
Friends and family raise nearly $100,000 for fishermen lost at sea
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Election 2020
Wisconsin’s partial recount confirms Joe Biden as winner
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Nation & World
Arizona certifies Biden’s election victory over Trump
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Business
Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN health agency says
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Health care
Moderna seeks emergency use of coronavirus vaccine as results confirm effectiveness
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Local & State
Fire destroys house in South Freeport
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Times Record
COVID-19 cases mount at Bath shipyard
today's letters
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Nation & World
Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief
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Nation & World
White House Christmas decor gives nod to 1st responders
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Business
FCC chief who ended net neutrality says he’ll quit Jan. 20
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News
Winthrop man pleads guilty to charges in connection to fatal overdose in Farmington
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Arts & Entertainment
Actress Laverne Cox recounts transphobic attack in LA
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Business
Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, beginning with treasury chief
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Nation & World
Mysterious silver monolith disappears from Utah desert
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Business
Western Maine tourism, recreation get a funding boost
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 30
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Westbrook chooses veteran officer as next police chief
Sean Lally will replace Janine Roberts, who is retiring at the end of the year
This holiday season, everyone is shopping from home
The viral pandemic is accelerating a transformation of America’s holiday shopping season.
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
COVID-19 relief, a $1.4 trillion catchall spending package, and defense policy — and a final burst of judicial nominees — dominate a truncated two- or three-week session.
Symposium for high school athletes to focus on leadership roles
The Maine Sports Hall of Fame will host a webinar on Wednesday that looks at some of the more important topics facing today's student athletes.
High school football in July? Coaches mull the possibilities
Several coaches believe waiting until summer is the best shot at having a season.
Our View: Climate change putting winter recreation on thin ice
In just one of visible effects of the climate crisis, shorter winters and higher temperatures are making some activities more risky.
Bar Guide: Your favorite hot adult beverages and where to find them
Have a hankering for a hot toddy or spiked coffee? Here's where you can order them in Portland.
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.
Live Music Lineup: Bluegrass, harp and a whole lotta Love
See Gibson Brothers in person and stream shows from Darlene Love and June Han.
Smoothie shop, comfort food restaurant headed for opposite ends of Maine Street
The two new eateries, Bay Bowls and Embark on Maine, plan to open this winter.
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