Community News:
Masks now recommended for everyone indoors in Waldo, Somerset and Hancock counties
The state reports 60 more 'breakthrough' cases among vaccinated people as shifting transmission rates and the patchwork of classifications in Maine cause confusion.
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The data prompted this week's recommendation that even vaccinated people wear masks in some indoor settings.
Times Record
Historic schooner capsizes on Kennebec River with 18 on board
The crew and passengers were rescued after the vessel capsized around 5:30 p.m. Friday near Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic.
Local & State
Former York County detective loses police license for illegal arrest, other misconduct
Wilfred ‘Bill’ Vachon was stripped of his police certificate this month for an incident in 2011 in which he handcuffed, questioned and pressured a business owner.
Business
Making whoopie pies is a growing business in South Portland
Cape Whoopies are now on shelves in Wegmans Food Markets in Massachusetts, and soon could be in all 106 of the high-end supermarkets across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
Local & State
Portland reconsiders plan to resume in-person meetings as COVID-19 reemerges
Local & State
Federal judge sidesteps allegation of racial profiling in Maine traffic stop
The judge says a drug case can move forward despite allegations the suspect was targeted by a state trooper because he is Black.
Maine Voices
Progress stirs long-elusive hope of addressing affordable-housing crisis
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Nursing home staff overworked, underappreciated
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Another View: Don’t celebrate the Nord Stream 2 deal
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Congress should think twice before aiding Armenia
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
Making whoopie pies is a growing business in South Portland
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Former York County detective loses police license for illegal arrest, other misconduct
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Cape needs to expand affordable rental choices
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
The humble Farmer: Road delays, summer guests and other seasonal phenomena
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Afghans in imminent danger as U.S. troops pull out
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Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM
Progress stirs long-elusive hope of addressing affordable-housing crisis
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:07 PM
MLB roundup: Rizzo homers in Yankees debut, sparking 3-1 victory
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Boston Red Sox Posted: Yesterday at 10:46 PM
Rays belt three home runs in 7-3 win over Red Sox
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:25 PM
Bob Odenkirk says he had a ‘small heart attack’ and will be back
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Business
No crabs, no scallops: Seafood is vanishing from U.S. restaurants
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Local & State
Maine embraces new federal guidance on mask wearing, but confusion arises
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Local & State
Maine sticks to mask guidance as COVID-19 hot spots shift and cases climb again
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Local & State
Portland’s first traffic roundabout set to open Friday
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Local & State
Yarmouth woman burned in fire pit accident remains in critical condition
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Business
Wex shelves plans for Scarborough office, citing trend toward remote work
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Local & State
Acadia, other national parks exploring options after being ‘loved to death’
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Local & State
Masks now recommended for everyone indoors in Waldo, Somerset and Hancock counties
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Local & State
Sheriff’s office investigating cause of fatal crash in Standish
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Food
New Portland brewery will make only non-alcoholic beer
July 29
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
Fully vaccinated
809,888
Percent of Maine population
60.25%
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
Where can I get vaccinated?
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Nation & World
IRS must give Trump’s tax returns to Congress, Justice Department says
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Politics
Trump urged Justice officials to declare election ‘corrupt’
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Nation & World
Fire that destroyed historic Maine covered bridge was arson; reward offered
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Politics
State ethics panel launches probe into company that donated to Democrats
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Olympics
Olympics: Maine’s Rachel Schneider narrowly misses advancing to 5,000-meter final
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Politics
Evictions looming, Biden fails to get Congress to extend ban
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Politics
Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan clears another Senate hurdle
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Nation & World
Coronavirus cases jump 50% in Florida as surge continues
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Business
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at its headquarters
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New England
Flash flooding leads to rescues, washed out roads in northern New England
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Local & State
Pine Tree Camp switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic
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Nation & World
Europe matches U.S. on COVID-19 vaccinations – and is using mandate-like rules to get further
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Nation & World
Biden resumes fast-track deportation flights for migrant families
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Sports
Dressel wins another gold; Ledecky wins 800 free
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Olympics
U.S. women’s soccer team advances to semis with win over the Netherlands
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Sports
Biles out of vault and uneven bars; beam and floor possible
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Nation & World
First evacuation flight brings 221 Afghans, many kids, to U.S.
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Business
Bezos loses appeal of NASA’s plans to use Musk moon lander
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Business
U.S. consumers boost spending 1% as inflation remains high
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Making whoopie pies is a growing business in South Portland
Cape Whoopies are now on shelves in Wegmans Food Markets in Massachusetts, and soon could be in all 106 of the high-end supermarkets across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
Wall Street stumbles at the close of another strong month
Amazon dropped 7.6% after it reported sales growth for its latest quarter that, while still enviable at 27%, wasn’t as strong as analysts expected.
Former Sen. Carl Levin, powerful voice for the military, dies at 87
Levin, first elected to the Senate in 1978, represented Michigan longer than any other senator.
MLB roundup: Rizzo homers in Yankees debut, sparking 3-1 victory
Anthony Rizzo, acquired from the Cubs on Thursday, breaks a scoreless tie against the Marlins with a sixth-inning homer.
Aaron Watson settles into role as new Brunswick High School athletic director
Watson, who has ties to the Midcoast, shares his vision for the athletic department as he starts to form new relationships.
Another View: Don’t celebrate the Nord Stream 2 deal
President Biden’s agreement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel may improve U.S.-German relations, but it won’t achieve much else.
New Portland brewery will make only non-alcoholic beer
The craft brewery in West Bayside will be the first in the state dedicated to beer without alcohol.
Newsroom Live with Bob Keyes
Join us Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion about Bob's new book about Robert Indiana, "The Isolation Artist."
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
There are still tickets available for southern rock and Americana act Brothers Osborne. They'll be at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday night.
Former senator, BIW destroyer namesake dies at 87
At 36 years, Carl Levin was Michigan's longest-serving senator.
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