Community News:
Mills relaxes visitor quarantines, reduces business restrictions ahead of tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
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Maine reports 225 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Maine is expected to see a decrease in vaccine doses delivered next week just as eligibility opened for residents between the ages of 60 to 69, along with teachers and child care staff.
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given253,135Percent of Maine population18.83%Fully vaccinated138,013Percent of Maine population10.27%Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccineSources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.How can I get vaccinated?
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Nation & World
The Latest: The pandemic has led to fewer sports injuries, more firework and power-tool accidents
Business
State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
The Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
Local & State
Two Portland councilors say they support relaxing needle exchange restrictions
The city's program is the only one in Maine still issuing needles to drug users on a one-for-one basis, despite Gov. Janet Mill's order that relaxed such restrictions.
Arts & Entertainment
Major parties in Robert Indiana lawsuit reach settlement
Bill Nemitz
New and improved democracy – so easy you can do it in your pajamas
Editorials
Our View: Midcoast pipeline rejection shows that climate questions aren’t easy to answer
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Sports Posted: 1:44 PM
MLB notebook: Boone plans weekend return to Yankees after pacemaker surgery
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Sports Posted: 1:33 PM
Sports Digest: New Tokyo Olympic president tries to assure Japan on safety
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Cops & Courts Posted: 1:15 PM
Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction
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Nation & World Posted: 12:59 PM
Democrats to trim jobless benefits, but extend them, as Senate debates virus relief bill
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Sports Posted: 12:58 PM
NHL notebook: Flames fire Coach Geoff Ward, replace him with Darryl Sutter
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Nation & World Posted: 12:58 PM
3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 12:30 PM
Red Sox notebook: Cora is ‘fine with what we have’ after Jackie Bradley Jr. signs with Brewers
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Sports Posted: 11:57 AM
NFL notebook: Washington tells QB Alex Smith he is being released
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Nation & World Posted: 11:35 AM
Trump State Department appointee charged with assault at Capitol
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Local & State Posted: 11:16 AM
Mills relaxes visitor quarantines, reduces business restrictions ahead of tourism season
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Nation & World Posted: 11:01 AM
World’s worst COVID crisis is unfolding in Brazil, where no fix seems to work
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Design Posted: 11:00 AM
How to fight climate change from your backyard
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Local & State
‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
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Local & State
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
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Business
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
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Health
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?
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Local & State
Hannaford pharmacies to offer shots this week as more mass vaccination sites open
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Local & State
State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week
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Local & State
Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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Local & State
Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
Yesterday at 8:30 AM
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Local & State
Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police
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Nation & World
Trump State Department appointee charged with assault at Capitol
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Business
Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
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Nation & World
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Trump, allies over Jan. 6 riot
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Cops & Courts
Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction
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Politics
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
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Nation & World
3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
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Local & State
Hiker airlifted from Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park
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Nation & World
New York officials altered count of nursing home deaths, newspapers report
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Nation & World
Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
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Cops & Courts
Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
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Nation & World
Pentagon reviewing police request to keep Guard troops at Capitol
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Nation & World
Pacific quake sets off tsunami, forces evacuations in New Zealand
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Nation & World
Florida governor faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism toward wealthy
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Business
Maine People’s Alliance hires Nora Flaherty as media affairs director
Editors' Picks
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Schools and Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
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Local & State
Have vaccine questions? We have answers
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Food
Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
For decades, New England partisans – and don't forget New Yorkers – have debated the matter, bickering over specifications like cream, tomatoes, salt pork and roux.
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New and improved democracy – so easy you can do it in your pajamas
Zoom, a silver lining of the pandemic, has spurred greater attendance at local government meetings.
U.S. adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy
Other recent economic reports have also suggested better times ahead.
Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses
Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.
MLB notebook: Boone plans weekend return to Yankees after pacemaker surgery
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone says he is feeling better and would have returned to the team Friday if not for coronavirus protocols
Thursday’s high school roundup: Greely starts fast, rolls past Edward Little
Camille Clement leads the Rangers to a 54-30 girls' basketball victory.
Our View: Midcoast pipeline rejection shows that climate questions aren’t easy to answer
In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will face complex trade-offs.
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he's working on a new venture.
Maine Voices Live: Cidny Bullens
Tune in on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with the musician, activist and educator.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Keep Us Around’ by Now is Now
The rock song was inspired by a Stephen King pandemic novel along with the actually pandemic.
Topsham funding the majority of road upgrades near Aroma Joe’s project
Selectmen Thursday voted to spend up to $20,000 toward a $34,000 upgrade to the intersection and sidewalk at Monument Place and Second Street.
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