Community News:
‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden calls for unity in his inauguration as nation’s 46th president
Minutes earlier, Kamala Harris, the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency, was sworn in as the nation's first female vice president.
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Maine diverting 500 vaccine doses from CVS to independent pharmacy
The Maine CDC is trying to speed up vaccinations at Maine nursing homes, but CVS official says they have inoculated in a timely manner.
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Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
The developer of multiple real estate projects, including the Chandler Wharf condominiums, was convicted in 2016 of illegal campaign donations and is facing other charges.
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
71,070
6.5%
Second doses
14,140
1.3%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 20
155,800
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Transfer of power
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Nation & World
On Day One, Biden signs 15 orders targeting Trump’s legacy
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Nation & World
On immigration, Biden unveils reform bill, issues orders on border wall and census
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Nation & World
Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in U.S. politics
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Nation & World
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: ‘Even as we grieved, we grew.’
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Bill Nemitz
Bill Nemitz: The day America blessed itself
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Nation & World
Inauguration Day in photos: A historic transition
Business
Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market
Local & State
Facing scrutiny for social media posts, Maine Capitol Police chief temporarily replaced
Local & State
Portland council holds private meeting with attorney over needle exchange rules
The vote to meet behind closed doors was unanimous despite objections by the Press Herald that the council had not provided a sufficient reason.
Food
Stay warm with a cold one at these Maine breweries
Editorials
Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity
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Nation & World Posted: 5:44 AM
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Sen. King is wrong – Big Government is the problem
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Nemitz thanked for calling Collins to account
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
We need truth and consequences after Capitol officer's killing
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
FAME CEO Bruce Wagner announces retirement plans
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
FAME CEO Bruce Wagner announces retirement plans
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Americans want our leaders to defend democracy
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market
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Feature Obituary Posted: 4:00 AM
Jason Shaw, 44, former finance and sales manager at Portland Volvo
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Will Republican senators risk as much for democracy as Russia’s Navalny?
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity
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Business
State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules
January 18 -
Local & State
Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
January 18 -
Local & State
More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues
January 19 -
Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
January 19 -
Local & State
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
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Food
As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
January 17 -
Times Record
Phippsburg police chief rescues injured snowy owl
January 17 -
Local & State
Maine diverting 500 vaccine doses from CVS to independent pharmacy
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Nation & World
Here’s your schedule of events for the Biden inauguration
January 19 -
Local & State
Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?
January 18
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Nation & World
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
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Nation & World
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
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Rescuers pull ice skater out of Thompson Lake in Oxford
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Business
Judge says he’ll rule soon on Portland hazard pay challenge but expects an appeal
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Feature Obituary
Jason Shaw, 44, former finance and sales manager at Portland Volvo
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Schools and Education
At Biden’s request, Education Department extends pause on student loan payments
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Nation & World
Democrats gain Senate control as new members take oath
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Politics
Senate confirms Avril Haines as director of national intelligence
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Nation & World
Biden became president at noon despite taking oath early
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Nation & World
Biden takes over POTUS Twitter account, inheriting blank slate from Trump
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Local & State
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
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Local & State
Few turn out in Augusta to protest Biden inauguration
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Lewiston-Auburn
Divided Androscoggin commissioners bristle over masks, COVID protocols
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Local & State
Environmental group criticizes state PFAS testing, calls for stricter guidelines
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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Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market
Grocery and home improvement stores, as well as industrial spaces, are booming, but many restaurants have closed and new office development has ground to a halt.
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
Local roundup: Boothbay girls basketball edges Camden Hills for win
Glory Blethen scores 16 points for Seahawks in victory.
Commentary: Will Republican senators risk as much for democracy as Russia’s Navalny?
The opposition leader was poisoned by the Kremlin but has returned to Moscow to fight for free elections, as exiting Trump still lies that U.S. elections were rigged.
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.
Face the Music: Maine, and MAMM, play major roles in new The Pretty Reckless album
'Death By Rock and Roll' was produced by Mainer Jonathan Wyman who enlisted students from the Maine Academy of Modern Music to help out on a track.
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