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Maine CDC reports 236 coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
It's the seventh time new daily cases have topped 200 in the past two weeks, pushing the seven-day average to 204.6 daily new cases.
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Maine planning for massive rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
The state must confront logistical hurdles when the first doses arrive, possibly as early as December.
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Why open a restaurant in a pandemic? For most, because they had to
Owners of new Maine restaurants say they were too far along to abandon their business plans when the pandemic hit.
BATTLING THE CORONAVIRUS
Local & State
Thanksgiving travel expected to be down sharply in Maine, New England
Residents of Maine and surrounding states are expected to stay home in unusually large numbers because of the worsening pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment
Enjoy Portland’s favorite holiday performances at home
Local & State
Gardens Aglow adapts to pandemic holiday by transitioning to drive-thru event
Food
A different menu for a different Thanksgiving
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: If you follow traffic laws, then follow COVID guidelines, too
Greg Kesich
The View From Here: 2020 shows damage done by too much money in politics
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Local & State Posted: 1:43 PM
Lobster biz hopes for stability after tumultuous Trump era
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Nation & World Posted: 12:09 PM
The Latest: First U.S. vaccination could happen Dec. 12
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Health care Posted: 12:01 PM
‘I’m terrified’: Maine pharmacists struggle under growing workload
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Local & State Posted: 9:46 AM
Maine CDC reports 236 coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
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Green Plate Special Posted: 4:00 AM
The best bird for Thanksgiving 2020? We’ve got 2 words for you: Spatchcock and dry-brined
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Food Posted: 4:00 AM
A different menu for a different Thanksgiving
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
‘Covidpreneurs’ forge ahead with new business ventures despite, or because of, pandemic
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Books Posted: 4:00 AM
Three childhood friends navigate complex world of race, violence, war and injustice
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
Art review: Artists in ‘Flight’ find plenty of room for interpretation
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Why open a restaurant in a pandemic? For most, because they had to
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Premier Property Posted: 4:00 AM
Clear air, fresh water, abundant wildlife: Escape to the mountains of Maine
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Outdoors Posted: 4:00 AM
Big bucks are a badge of honor for Maine deer hunters
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Health care
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
November 18 -
Local & State
Mills not considering another stay-at-home order despite rising virus cases, hospitalizations
November 18 -
Local & State
Mills imposes 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, tasting rooms and other venues
November 19 -
Local & State
Shah on pandemic: ‘If we don’t do something different, nothing is going to change’
November 20 -
Health care
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
November 20 -
Politics
Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
November 20 -
Local & State
Owner refuses to close Sunday River Brewing Co. despite court order
November 18 -
Health care
Maine planning for massive rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
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Health care
‘I’m terrified’: Maine pharmacists struggle under growing workload
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Local & State
Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
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Sports
Delay of Tokyo Games may benefit Olympic hopefuls from Maine
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Election 2020
In blistering ruling, judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
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Outdoors
Big bucks are a badge of honor for Maine deer hunters
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Health care
Augusta native helps goaltenders of all abilities stay sharp – including the best one in the NHL
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 22
today's letters
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Local & State
After second test, campaign volunteer was negative for COVID-19
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Nation & World
Don’t travel for Thanksgiving, experts say. But if you do, follow these tips.
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Local & State
Massachusetts adds New Hampshire, Maine to travel quarantine list
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Business
Panic buying returns in U.S. as virus surges
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Nation & World
Teen charged in 2 Wisconsin protest killings poses with actor
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Business
Retailers brace as virus resurges throughout U.S.
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Business
Truckers threaten to strike after Shaw’s negotiations stall
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Nation & World
Woman who fled Ethiopia’s fighting warns of ‘catastrophe’
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News
Rangeley Border Patrol arrests violent sex offender, reunites missing woman with family
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Lobster biz hopes for stability after tumultuous Trump era
President Trump positioned himself as a friend of New England’s lobstermen, but members of the industry said they are looking forward to the possibility of stability under President-elect Joe Biden.
North Carolina employees vote to move small company to Maine
Desert Harvest, which makes health supplements, is relocating to Ellsworth after doctors told the CEO that hot, humid weather was bad for her husband's health after battling cancer.
Trump privately plots his next act – including potential 2024 rematch
Regardless of whether he actually runs for president again, he is likely to try to dominate Republican politics for years to come.
Hunting: The best laid plans for a hunt seldom play out according to plan
You can never be too prepared for your hunt, but also be ready to react when the unexpected forces a quick alteration.
This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
Maine Observer: Still blessings to count in a COVID Thanksgiving
It's been a long year with some bright days among the dark ones, worth remembering in solitary holiday.
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.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Letter to Dad’ by Habyll
The song, released in August, pays homage to the artist's late father.
Videos provide new look at old mansion
Volunteers are chronicling the Victoria Mansion's history and how each room was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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