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As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category
Fifty-seven COVID-19 cases have now been linked to gatherings at Brooks Pentecostal Church and its affiliated school.
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Nearly a third of Maine voters have already cast absentee ballots
Ten days before Election Day, more than 345,000 absentee ballots had been returned.
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Maine home sales jump 23%, driven by out-of-state demand
The median price of Maine homes sold in September was $273,500 – an increase of 19.6% from the same month a year earlier.
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Election 2020
Maine’s high court rules absentee ballots must be received by Election Day
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Election 2020
Trump, Biden scrap on oil, virus with just over a week to go
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Election 2020
Maine, Nebraska could play pivotal role in presidential election
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Election 2020
Track each candidate’s path to 270 electoral votes
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Election 2020
Planning to vote in person? Maine officials say they have enough poll workers
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Election 2020
Find out how people are voting early across the nation
Local & State
COVID-19 cited as factor in death of York County inmate as jail outbreak is declared over
The finding by the state Medical Examiner's Office differs from comments by Maine's top public health official, who said Jason Daigle's death was not related to the virus.
Local & State
Youth hockey games to resume despite state’s objections
Maine Amateur Hockey Association officials havenew COVID-19 safety protocols, but state officials point to Community Sports Guidelines that don't allow indoor hockey games.
Local & State
Former inmate sues over alleged assault by Cumberland County Jail guard
A man who was punched in the face by a corrections officer in July is suing the county, the sheriff and the officer who hit him.
Times Record
Nonprofits say House candidate misrepresented her involvement in local organizations
Maine Voices
Unionized workforce can make Portland Museum of Art stronger
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Sports Posted: 1:09 AM
Sports Digest: NBA considering pre-Christmas start to 2020-21 season
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:49 PM
Buehler dominates as Dodgers regain upper hand in World Series
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 11:09 PM
Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 11:00 PM
Asteroid samples are escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:15 PM
Art exhibit in Chadwick Boseman’s hometown honors his legacy
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:09 PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:02 PM
Arlo Guthrie, citing health, says he’s retired from touring
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Election 2020 Posted: Yesterday at 9:50 PM
Trump, Biden scrap on oil, virus with just over a week to go
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 9:21 PM
Antitrust charges against Facebook could come as soon as November, sources say
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:14 PM
Golf roundup: Thomas at top of packed leaderboard
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 8:45 PM
Raw milk consumption blamed for illnesses in York County
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:42 PM
Vermont hockey virus outbreak spreads to 43 people in multiple communities
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Local & State
Maine reports 42 new cases of COVID-19 as outbreak linked to church grows
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Local & State
Waldo County church outbreak now linked to 42 COVID-19 cases
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Business
Maine home sales jump 23%, driven by out-of-state demand
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Local & State
Fifty new COVID-19 cases reported as Maine passes 6,000 since pandemic began
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Local & State
As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category
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Local & State
State links 32 cases to outbreak at Waldo County church, affiliated school
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Times Record
Fat Boy will be open this winter for the first time in the restaurant’s history
October 20 -
Times Record
Nonprofits say House candidate misrepresented her involvement in local organizations
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Business
Portland restaurants look at outdoor options, indoor improvements for winter
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Local & State
Overdose deaths in Maine surged in first half of 2020
October 21
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world
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Health care
U.S. hits all-time high for COVID-19 cases, and some hospitals are in crisis
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Election 2020
Trump’s handling of pandemic takes center stage in final debate
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Election 2020
Trump, Biden campaigns hire lawyers, brace for post-election legal challenges
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Nation & World
Washington state discovers first ‘murder hornet’ nest in U.S.
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Business
Raw milk consumption blamed for illnesses in York County
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Local & State
Skowhegan officials say shoe glue may be to blame in New Balance chemical incident
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Nation & World
Asteroid samples are escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft
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Nation & World
Census takers fall short of target goal in areas of U.S.
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Local & State
Court issues another injunction against Sunday River Brewing
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Politics
Senate marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats’ blockade
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Nation & World
Postal delays persist in battleground states, with mail-in voting underway
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Politics
Trump’s political future could affect his company, which owes more than $400 million
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Local & State
Maine man dies after single-car crash in Lyman
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Politics
Maine bill would target websites disseminating misinformation
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Oct. 23
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Local Elections
Two seek Cape Elizabeth seat in Maine House
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Local Elections
Two races for seats on Windham council
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Local Elections
Incumbent faces challenge for House seat in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth
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Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
Antitrust charges against Facebook could come as soon as November, sources say
Regulators nationwide say Facebook has sought to expand its digital empire in a way that undermines competition and leaves its billions of users with worse service.
How damaging were Biden’s comments about replacing oil industry? An analysis.
The fossil fuels that Joe Biden wants the federal government to stop subsidizing are a major contributor to climate change.
Girls’ soccer: Gorham, Cheverus battle to a draw
Much like their 2019 playoff game, the Rams and Stags show that they're evenly matched, playing to a 1-1 deadlock.
Sports Digest: NBA considering pre-Christmas start to 2020-21 season
A season of 70 or 72 games – rather than the usual 82 – could begin on Dec. 22 under one plan being discussed.
Falmouth caps dominant week with decisive win over Greely
Yachtsmen again erupt early to stay undefeated with a 5-0 victory.
The Wrap: Tacos, coffee and beer coming this way
Plus, get your Bread Fair in a Basket, and your Girl Scout cookies without the calories.
Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Sign up for online interviews with Maine businesses looking to hire employees.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Something Beautiful’ by Lisa Redfern
The Brunswick singer-songwriter taps into hope and humanity with her latest song.
Field hockey: Oak Hill gets past improved Lisbon
Adelle Surette continues torrid fall by extending her school record in scoring.
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