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Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.
Local & State
Maine has one new COVID-19 death as daily case count stays low
Bach festival returns with outdoor concerts in Portland
Musicians with the Portland Bach Experience played J.S. Bach's six cello suites in three morning concerts around the city on Saturday, bringing back in-person performances after the pandemic.
Local & State
Saco River drowning claims life of a passionate chef ‘with a big dream’
Abiodun Jerry Olubi, known as ‘Chef Jerry,’ had begun the planning to open his own restaurant when he died last weekend.
Business
Bull Moose rehires laid-off workers and issues apology
The Maine-based chain says it ‘did not act anywhere near how we want to be as a company.’
Business
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order 'divestment' from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
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Business Posted: 12:00 AM
‘It’s an employee’s market’: Students help fill the demand for labor in Maine
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:08 PM
MLB roundup: Phillies beat Yankees in 10 innings for 3rd straight walk-off win
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:59 PM
Class B tennis: Waterville girls, Yarmouth boys win championships
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 8:59 PM
Saturday’s boys’ roundup: Nolin’s no-hitter sends Greely to Class B South final
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Posted: Yesterday at 7:01 PM
Bach festival returns with outdoor concerts in Portland
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:00 PM
AMA doctors meet amid backlash over racial equity plan
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:52 PM
Biggest heat wave of the year bears down on California, West
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 6:34 PM
Girls’ lacrosse: Greely rolls past Brunswick, heads to Class B semifinals
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 6:11 PM
Class C tennis: Waynflete boys extend their dynasty
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:08 PM
Afghan official: Bombs hit two minivans in Kabul; 7 dead
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:07 PM
China’s wandering elephants on the move again
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 5:40 PM
Softball: Biddeford outlasts Windham in 14 innings to advance to Class A South final
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Local & State
Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
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Business
Opponents seek probe of priority ferry boarding plan for Peaks Island residents
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Local & State
Saco River drowning claims life of a passionate chef ‘with a big dream’
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Cops & Courts
Would-be victims, including a 9-year-old boy, fight off carjacking attempts
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Local & State
Maine has one new COVID-19 death as daily case count stays low
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Local & State
Portland warehouse, home to multiple businesses, damaged in fire
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Cops & Courts
Portland police arrest suspect in 2 Friday morning assaults in Bayside neighborhood
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Business
Bull Moose rehires laid-off workers and issues apology
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New England
Massachusetts lobster diver injured when caught in whale’s mouth
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Cops & Courts
Portland police report random assault on man on Munjoy Hill
June 10
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
731,507
Percent of Maine population
54.42%
Fully vaccinated
744,421
Percent of Maine population
55.38%
Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
Where can I get vaccinated?
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Local & State
Search the database: 2021 moose hunt lottery winners
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Local & State
Freeport municipal offices disrupted by cyberattack
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Feature Obituary
Deborah Kolbjornsen of York, 66, beloved kindergarten teacher and gifted artist
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Cops & Courts
Portland police arrest suspect in 2 Friday morning assaults in Bayside neighborhood
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Nation & World
Records seized from House Democrats show how far Trump would go
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Sports
Maine wrestling ambassador Ted Reese dies at 84
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Arts & Entertainment
Robert Indiana estate settles copyright lawsuit with late artist’s patron
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Local & State
Portland to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for renaming of Portland Expo
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Nation & World
Police seeking two men in Austin mass shooting
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Sports
Euro 2020: Denmark player awake after collapsing on field
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Politics
Maine ethics panel votes to pursue records from power line opponents
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Nation & World
Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China
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Schools and Education
Teachers wary of new laws limiting instruction on race
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Nation & World
Biden calls Pulse ‘hallowed ground,’ will sign bill enshrining it as national memorial
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Business
Winning auction bid to fly in space with Jeff Bezos: $28 million
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Nation & World
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden’s big infrastructure choice
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Local & State
Commission finds no grounds to investigate conflict of interest complaint against lawmaker
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‘It’s an employee’s market’: Students help fill the demand for labor in Maine
With many Maine employers looking everywhere for workers, the local prospects look good for students seeking summer jobs this year.
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order 'divestment' from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
Justice Department to review restrictive Republican voting laws
Along with reviewing new state laws, Attorney General Merrick Garland says the department will examine existing ones for their potential to discriminate against minority voters.
MLB roundup: Phillies beat Yankees in 10 innings for 3rd straight walk-off win
Philadelphia blows a three-run lead in the ninth but escapes with an 8-7 victory.
Class B tennis: Waterville girls, Yarmouth boys win championships
Depth is the story for both teams as Yarmouth successfully defends its championship and Waterville captures its first state title.
Commentary: Feeding all Maine kids at school is the right thing to do
L.D. 1679 addresses what is both a moral issue and a policy issue in a way that will save Maine millions.
The Wrap: B.good pivots to tacos, and new restaurants for Portland and Freeport
A neighborhood sandwich shop closes, and food entrepreneurs serve samples.
Maine Voices Live with Chris Cassidy
Join us on Tuesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. for a conversation with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Livin On Rock ‘n Roll’ by Mallett Brothers Band
The track is the first single from their forthcoming album.
Brunswick Class of 2021 walk into their future, hope to leave remote learning behind
158 Brunswick High School seniors graduated on Friday at Bowdoin College's Watson Arena.
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