Community News:
Our 2020 Mainers to Be Thankful For
In a year that’s been trying like none before, we’ve also seen the best of humanity come out through kindness, bravery, innovation and determination. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been recognizing people who’ve stepped up to help their fellow Mainers, but we knew there were more out there so we asked you, our readers, to tell us who in your community is making a difference behind the scenes. The people you’ll read about below have provided food and shelter, financial and emotional support. They’ve fought for equality and kept us connected. This year, finding Mainers to be thankful for was easier than ever.
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Maine CDC reports 228 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death
It was the 9th time in the last 17 days that new cases in Maine have topped 200.
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COVID-19 contact tracing under stress in Maine but holding up better than in neighboring states
The Maine CDC has scaled back the scope of investigations, but unlike New Hampshire and other states still thinks the disease is containable.
BATTLING THE CORONAVIRUS
Local & State
Coast Guard confirms identities, suspends search for 4 missing Maine fishermen
Local & State
UMaine System, unions reach agreement on retiree health benefits dispute
Local & State
Cumberland officers accused of racial profiling are cleared of wrongdoing
The investigation began after a Black attorney described in a published letter that she felt the personal sting of racism when she was pulled over twice for minor infractions in Cumberland.
Local & State
Activists, business community await Portland’s plans to implement ballot measures
The political group behind the ordinances is pressuring the city to quickly implement them and has set-up its own Rent Board to receive complaints from renters and landlords.
Do This
Make time, and space, for these holiday events
Editorials
Our View: Thanksgiving story should not gloss over the past
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Sports Posted: 12:02 PM
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
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Local & State Posted: 11:59 AM
UMaine System, unions reach agreement on retiree health benefits dispute
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Local & State Posted: 11:45 AM
Vehicle flips over guardrails on I-95, lands on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
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Nation & World Posted: 11:30 AM
Wiping down groceries? Experts say keep risk in perspective
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Nation & World Posted: 10:58 AM
Growing number of hospitals canceling surgeries to preserve staff during COVID surge
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Nation & World Posted: 10:33 AM
The Latest: Growing number of hospitals canceling surgeries to preserve staff during COVID surge
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Business Posted: 10:14 AM
U.S. jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens
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Posted: 8:49 AM
South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 17-23
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Local & State Posted: 8:27 AM
Maine CDC reports 228 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death
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Columns Posted: 6:00 AM
Leonard Pitts: Any Republican unwilling to defy Trump is unworthy of the label ‘patriot’
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Democrats shouldn't point fingers on accepting election results
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Our 2020 Mainers to Be Thankful For
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Local & State
Portland-based fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts coast with 4 aboard
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Local & State
Maine CDC scales back follow-up contacts with COVID-19 cases, as numbers mount
November 23 -
Schools and Education
‘It’s gotten nasty’: Clash over racial equity work roils Cumberland
November 23 -
Local & State
Maine reports 12 more deaths and record-high 255 new cases as pandemic accelerates
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News
Maine CDC reports 236 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
November 22 -
Health care
Maine planning for massive rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
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Local & State
Coast Guard confirms identities, suspends search for 4 missing Maine fishermen
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Local & State
State to demolish part of historic train trestle in Portland
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Politics
Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
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Green Plate Special
The best bird for Thanksgiving 2020? We’ve got 2 words for you: Spatchcock and dry-brined
November 22
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Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
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Schools and Education
COVID-19 outbreak pushes South Portland High School to all-remote learning
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Business
Bull Moose closing store in downtown Portland
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Business
Lack of federal stimulus could slow Maine’s economic recovery, panel warns
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Politics
Matthew Dunlap says he’s running to be the next state auditor
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Business
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty, admits criminal role in opioid epidemic
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Business
U.S. jobless claims up for 2nd straight week as virus worsens
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Nation & World
Trump keeps venting about election as agencies aid Biden transition
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Politics
As Biden names Cabinet picks, McConnell’s silence hangs over transition
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Sports
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
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Local & State
Vehicle flips over guardrails on I-95, lands on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 25
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Times Record
New hockey rink may come to Topsham
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Nation & World
Wiping down groceries? Experts say keep risk in perspective
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Nation & World
Mysterious shiny monolith found in otherworldly Utah desert
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UMaine System, unions reach agreement on retiree health benefits dispute
The deal affects about 3,000 UMaine system retirees, who will now have the option of keeping a group health plan that would have been replaced by a health exchange system.
Airlines anticipate loss reaching $157 billion before vaccines are widespread
The figure is almost 60 percent more than the industry's main trade group forecast in June.
Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80 million votes
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris had 80,033,996 votes as of late Tuesday evening.
Alabama tops first College Football Playoff rankings
Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State join the Crimson Tide in the top four of the first rankings of the season.
Football wrap-up: The rules may have changed, but teams still had fun with 7-on-7 play
Coaches, players made most of season.
Leonard Pitts: Any Republican unwilling to defy Trump is unworthy of the label ‘patriot’
The silence that has greeted the president’s subversion of democracy is an astonishing display of gutlessness.
Tap Lines: New breweries push forward, others open second locations
Growler pours and outdoor seating have helped the state's newest tasting rooms open as planned.
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.
Indie Film: ‘Zappa’ mirrors the life of the fascinating musician and man
The documentary about Frank Zappa will be available to rent through PMA Films.
Growing number of hospitals canceling surgeries to preserve staff during COVID surge
Putting off planned procedures that patients can defer safely is one of the few levers hospitals have to adjust their capacity as the virus spreads unchecked.
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