Community News:
Maine reports 579 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday; third straight day over 500
Vaccinations have decreased by about one-third this week after fewer doses came into the state and public health officials paused use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Local & State
Committee votes to give DEP more power to clean up ‘forever chemicals’
Local & State
Mother sues over her teenage son’s death at Long Creek in 2016
Charles Knowles killed himself at the youth detention center, prompting scrutiny of how Long Creek treats LGBTQ youths and how well it protects young people with mental health problems.
Local & State
Thomas E. Delahanty II, Maine legal titan, dies at 75
Delahanty, who was a U.S. attorney in Maine under 2 presidents, served as a defense attorney, prosecutor and judge for more than 4 decades, carrying on a family tradition in law.
Local & State
Portland councilors back plan to move social services, but want time to address neighbors’ concerns
The Maine College of Art says it has concerns about the safety of students who will live in a new dorm next door, but others – including a student – say such fears are misplaced.
Arts & Entertainment
Are you ready for ‘Bad Dates’? Portland Stage hopes so
Editorials
Our View: Child welfare not the job of just one agency
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Nation & World Posted: 11:20 AM
The defense in George Floyd murder case rests without putting Chauvin on stand
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Nation & World Posted: 10:51 AM
Restoration of Paris’ Notre Dame continues, but slowed by pandemic
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Nation & World Posted: 10:22 AM
Raul Castro said he would retire this year, ending 6 decades of Castro rule of Cuba
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 9:14 AM
Farnsworth receives 27 paintings by three generations of Wyeths
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Nation & World Posted: 9:11 AM
U.S. expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions
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Business Posted: 8:54 AM
U.S., Maine jobless claims fall in hopeful sign that layoffs are easing
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Local & State Posted: 8:27 AM
Maine reports 579 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday; third straight day over 500
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Nation & World Posted: 7:05 AM
Blinken makes surprise visit to Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Don't repair the filibuster, scrap it
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Child welfare not the job of just one agency
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Support federal funding of National Child Abuse Hotline
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Salaries, profits too high for dental insurance companies
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports more than 500 new cases for 2nd straight day
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Local & State
Maine reports 571 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total since late January
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Food
In a new memoir, Maine’s rock star chef Erin French hits bottom and gets a second chance
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Local & State
As vaccinations increase in Maine, so do new cases and hospital patients
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
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Local & State
Bill would impose new fees on vacation homes, short-term rentals
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Religion and Values
Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
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Local & State
Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
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Local & State
CVS to start offering vaccination appointments Tuesday at 10 Maine pharmacies
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Local & State
Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email
April 12
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
540,611
Percent of Maine population
40.22%
Fully vaccinated
404,575
Percent of Maine population
30.10%
Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
Where can I get vaccinated?
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Local & State
Boy, 3, hit by car in Gorham dies from his injuries
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The Maine Forecast
Rain, wind and snow return to Maine on Friday
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Nation & World
U.S. expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions
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Arts & Entertainment
Farnsworth receives 27 paintings by three generations of Wyeths
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Nation & World
The defense in George Floyd murder case rests without putting Chauvin on stand
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Local & State
Dry conditions persist with Maine on pace for record fire season
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Politics
Bills requiring photo ID for Maine voters poised for defeat in Legislature
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Nation & World
Blinken makes surprise visit to Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal
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Business
Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
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Feature Obituary
Goodwin Hannaford, 76, longtime industrial arts teacher and racing engine builder
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Business
U.S., Maine jobless claims fall in hopeful sign that layoffs are easing
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Nation & World
Raul Castro said he would retire this year, ending 6 decades of Castro rule of Cuba
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Nation & World
Restoration of Paris’ Notre Dame continues, but slowed by pandemic
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Nation & World
Former Minnesota police officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man
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Nation & World
Biden’s pick for top civil rights post spars with Republicans over police funding
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Cops & Courts
Windham standoff ends peacefully, police say
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Nation & World
‘Red’ states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations
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Nation & World
Waiting months for an auspicious day to start, Bhutan vaccinates 93% of adults in 16 days
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Times Record
Bowdoinham man sues Brunswick hospital, alleging negligence
Editors' Picks
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Portland councilors back plan to move social services, but want time to address neighbors’ concerns
The Maine College of Art says it has concerns about the safety of students who will live in a new dorm next door, but others – including a student – say such fears are misplaced.
Committee votes to give DEP more power to clean up ‘forever chemicals’
Maine's 2 U.S. senators, meanwhile, are asking the Biden administration to allow states to use federal stimulus money to address PFAS contamination.
Red Sox sweep Twins to extend winning streak to 9
Boston wins the opener 3-2, and scores six runs in the fifth inning to win the nightcap, 7-1.
Softball: After lost season of 2020, teams are getting back to basics
Thornton Academy is among many teams focusing on fundamentals because of young and inexperienced players.
Our View: Child welfare not the job of just one agency
A proposed new department is well intentioned, but does not address a much broader problem.
The Wrap: Big Tree goes to the beach, Bao Bao gets new shoes
Burn up the dance floor, enjoy frog legs and periwinkles, drink 'exclusive beer' in Freeport.
Watch: Maine Voices Live: Sam Sifton
The conversation with the founding editor of NYT Cooking happened April 6.
Run & Eat: Burgers, dogs and fries, and the option to top with chili, on the menu at Lee Frank’s
South Berwick's newest eatery whips up orders quickly and seems to have lasting power.
Freeport-area school employees to get end of year bonus
The Board of Directors unanimously approved the $300 end-of-year gift Wednesday's.
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