Community News:
State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week
A site at the Portland Expo and another at a former retail store in Sanford will add to a growing list of options. The Maine CDC also reported 128 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, continuing a downward trend.
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Competition for housing fuels construction boom in Biddeford-Saco
The area has become increasingly attractive as high rental prices push people out of the Portland market.
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Lebanon man indicted on charges related to Capitol riot
A new federal indictment includes charges that Kyle Fitzsimons injured two police officers during the Jan. 6 riot.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
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Schools and Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
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Local & State
Maine takes vaccinations to seniors in independent living facilities
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Nation & World
The Latest: Brazil health officials urge lockdowns, curfews
Local & State
Investigator seeks information about police response to June protest in Portland
Business
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
Business
Proposed bill would allow medical marijuana cooperatives in Maine
Proponents say it would level the playing field for small sellers, but opponents argue it could result in large operations that are exempt from local regulations.
Local & State
Impasse on funding leaves legal services for Maine’s poor in limbo
Arts & Entertainment
Portland filmmakers hope to build on success at Sundance
Alex Wolf Lewis and Kaitlyn Schwalje saw their short documentary about a turtle, 'Snowy,' premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year and are now working on films about squirrels and wastewater treatment.
Opinion
Maine Voices: Hospitals deliver better care when nurses unionize
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Local & State Posted: 10:06 PM
Future uncertain for the traditional New England town meeting
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Nation & World Posted: 9:00 PM
Cuomo accuser blasts attempted apology, ‘predatory behavior’
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Local & State Posted: 8:11 PM
Portland accepts $125,000 in donations for city parks
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Nation & World Posted: 7:56 PM
Amid attacks on democracy, a proposal to boost civics education
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:30 PM
Varsity Maine Spotlight: Patrick Bergen, Yarmouth
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Health Posted: 7:14 PM
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?
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New England Posted: 7:13 PM
Hundreds claim decades of abuse by New Hampshire youth detention staff
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Business Posted: 7:06 PM
Sen. King promotes $120 billion revitalization fund to help restaurants
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New England Posted: 7:01 PM
Former Massachusetts officer to face charge in alleged beating of Black man
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New England Posted: 6:59 PM
‘We turn a blind eye’: Boston’s police remain largely white
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Schools and Education Posted: 6:35 PM
Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Biden’s education secretary
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 6:25 PM
Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain
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Local & State
Mainers 60 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next week as state shifts to age-based rollout
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Food
Binga’s Stadium relocating to Forest Avenue
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Business
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
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Local & State
Gov. Mills’ plan to switch vaccinations to age-based eligibility gets mixed reaction
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Local & State
State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week
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Maine Voices
Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered
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Cops & Courts
Maine funeral home worker charged with stealing wedding ring
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Food
Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
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Business
Competition for housing fuels construction boom in Biddeford-Saco
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Local & State
Investigators: Victim of Camden fire was 14-year-old boy
February 26
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
228,274
Percent of Maine population
16.98%
2nd doses given
121,566
Percent of Maine population
9.04%
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
How can I get vaccinated?
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Business
Trade group again names Portland’s jetport best in North America
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Times Record
Mother of missing Bowdoinham teen: ‘We want her to come home’
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Local & State
Portland accepts $125,000 in donations for city parks
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Sports
Maine football ready to get back to games this weekend
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Business
Sen. King promotes $120 billion revitalization fund to help restaurants
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Politics
Minimum wage hike all but dead in Senate virus relief bill
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Do This
Three-course meal to go? That’s one of the options during Maine Restaurant Week
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Nation & World
Cuomo accuser blasts attempted apology, ‘predatory behavior’
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Schools and Education
Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Biden’s education secretary
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New England
‘We turn a blind eye’: Boston’s police remain largely white
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Business
Stocks rally on Wall Street, S&P 500 has best day since June
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Business
Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm
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Politics
Senate panel votes to advance Garland’s nomination to be AG
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New England
Hundreds claim decades of abuse by New Hampshire youth detention staff
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Nation & World
U.S. investigating nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4s after engine fire reports
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Arts & Entertainment
Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie sells for $11.5 million
Editors' Picks
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Future uncertain for the traditional New England town meeting
The pandemic may accelerate the end of Maine's long-standing small town traditional of gathering in a room to set town budgets and make policy decisions.
U.S. jobless owe thousands in taxes on benefits
Fewer than 40 percent of the 40 million unemployed workers in 2020 had taxes withheld from their payments.
Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party
Trump used his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor and try to cement his status as the party’s undisputed leader despite his loss in November.
Boys basketball: Brunswick lands first blow in ‘Battle of the Green Bridge’ against Mt. Ararat
In this round of the rivalry, it's the Dragons that get the edge.
Varsity Maine Spotlight: Patrick Bergen, Yarmouth
The Yarmouth High senior has a passion for Nordic skiing – and for a new sport he's introduced at the school.
Our View: Lobster industry changes require more evidence on whale deaths
The blame shouldn't be laid on Maine fishermen unless regulators can show that's where it belongs.
Run & Eat: Butcher Burger’s loaded patties satisfy hungry skiers
Takeout from the Bethel eatery was still good after a ride back to the lodge.
Maine Voices Live: Cidny Bullens
Tune in on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with the musician, activist and educator.
Face the Music: From MAMM to Atlantic Records, Genevieve Stokes is on the rise
The Falmouth High grad, 19, is releasing her first EP, 'Swimming Lessons,' on Friday.
New COVID-19 case confirmed at Brunswick elementary school
There have been a total of 43 COVID-19 cases reported by the Brunswick School Department since reopening in the fall.
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