Community News:
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
Citing research that shows more depression and anxiety when school sports are shut down, athletic directors and coaches in Maine's ‘yellow’ counties lobby for teams to at least be allowed to gather for drills and conditioning during the pandemic.
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Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
Major health care networks say vaccine clinics are imminent, as the state reports 317 new cases and three more deaths.
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Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules
With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
67,289
6.1%
Second doses
11,860
1.0%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 15
136,875
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
inauguration 2021
Local & State
Mainers mark MLK Day with calls to action, online observance
Sports
The streak’s alive: Kennebunk man going to his 55th Super Bowl
Local & State
Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
Editorials
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
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Nation & World Posted: 9:36 AM
The Latest: Swiss start mass testing after virus variant found in St. Moritz
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Politics Posted: 8:54 AM
Joe Biden has a hefty to-do list, and it starts the day he takes charge
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Local & State Posted: 8:42 AM
Maine reports 386 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths
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Nation & World Posted: 8:38 AM
QAnon adherents discussed posing as troops to infiltrate inauguration, FBI briefing says
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Births
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
To move forward, we must bury the hatchet
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Events
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Briefs
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Tight inauguration security signals dispiriting divide
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Columnist falsely likens U.S. Capitol attack to teachers strike
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Trump supporter who accepts Biden election mulling options
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
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Business
Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk
January 16 -
Local & State
‘Troubled’ by Maine Capitol Police chief’s social media posts, Mills calls for review
January 15 -
Nation & World
Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it
January 15 -
Business
State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules
Yesterday at 4:00 AM -
Local & State
Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
Yesterday at 8:46 AM -
Local & State
Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine exceed 500 as surge continues
January 16 -
Food
As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
January 17 -
Bill Nemitz
Long in the making, a moment of truth for Susan Collins
January 15
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Nation & World
FBI digs deeper into Capitol riot actions, actors
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New England
Massachusetts announces first case of more infectious coronavirus strain
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Nation & World
Biden to propose immigration overhaul including path to citizenship
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Schools and Education
School choice lawsuits could be headed to high court fight
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Business
Biden may kill Keystone pipeline permit on his first day in office
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Nation & World
Harris prepares for central role in Biden’s White House
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Nation & World
Census Bureau director to resign over criticism of 2020 data
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Nation & World
Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot
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Nation & World
Trump prepares to offer clemency to more than 100 people in final hours in office
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Local & State
Boy rescued from Outlet Stream in Vassalboro after falling through the ice
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Business
With moratorium nixed, marijuana grower plans expansion into Thorndike
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Health
Israel trades Pfizer doses in exchange for medical data in vaccine blitz
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Business
Millions eligible for big Obamacare subsidies don’t claim them
Editors' Picks
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Theory Wellness’ retail shop opens in Waterville
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Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state's court system.
U.K. seafood trucks protest at Parliament over Brexit red tape
British shellfish firms say the new system is suffocating their businesses.
Vice President-elect Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday
Democrat Alex Padilla, now California's secretary of state, will serve the final two years of her term.
Rask gets no support as Islanders blank Bruins, 1-0
Boston goalie Tuukka Rask allows just one goal with 4:09 left in regulation, but Semyon Varlamov stops all 27 shots he faces to give the Islanders a 1-0 win.
Remember When: The Freeport boys raced to back to back Class C Alpine state titles
The tight-knit Falcons brought an end to a dominant run from Fort Kent with crowns in 2010 and 2011.
Commentary: Biden’s COVID relief plan isn’t overkill
The $1.9 trillion proposal could also help the U.S. recover from the Great Recession.
Run & Eat: Jing Yan adds quality, variety to Chinese takeout options
This new Munjoy Hill restaurant is inspired by the owners' time living in China.
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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