Community News:
Maine reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 823 new cases
As new case numbers remain high, Maine's health-care networks say they are planning to open new clinics that would greatly expand vaccination of older residents.
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Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it
States were anticipating a windfall after federal officials said they would stop holding back second doses. But the approach had already changed, and no stockpile exists.
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Mills brings Maine National Guard into Capitol security plan
Law enforcement officials have said there are no known credible threats against the State House, but the Mills administration has been tightening security as a precautionary measure.
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GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
59,611
5.4%
Second doses
10,617
0.9%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 14
136,875
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
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Local & State
MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older
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Local & State
Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
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Schools and Education
UMaine System moves to weekly COVID-19 testing in spring semester
Cops & Courts
Police radio traffic provides details of intense, high-speed chase that led to 2 fatalities
Local & State
Controversial power project gets final permit, plans to begin construction
A hydropower transmission line through western Maine appears to have no further regulatory obstacles, but opponents continue to fight to block it.
Health care
COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high across Maine but have spread out
Cops & Courts
Maine supreme court upholds 40-year prison sentence in domestic violence murder
Anthony S. Leng shot and killed his longtime partner, Sokha Khuon, at their home in Portland in 2018.
Editorials
Our View: It is the Senate’s duty to convict, expel President Trump
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Sports Posted: 1:24 PM
NFL notebook: Falcons to offer head coaching position to Arthur Smith
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Nation & World Posted: 1:12 PM
Online sign-ups complicate vaccine rollout for older people
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Nation & World Posted: 1:11 PM
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
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Nation & World Posted: 1:09 PM
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
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Sports Posted: 1:06 PM
NBA roundup: Fines to cost Kyrie Irving almost $1 million
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Local & State Posted: 12:57 PM
Gov. Mills gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Nation & World Posted: 12:56 PM
Some in Capitol mob aimed to assassinate elected officials, federal prosecutors say
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Sports Posted: 12:35 PM
Once a 300-pound UMaine defensive lineman, Ricard is now an offensive playmaker in Baltimore
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Sports Posted: 12:34 PM
Once a 300-pound UMaine defensive lineman, Ricard is now an offensive playmaker in Baltimore
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Nation & World Posted: 11:48 AM
More than $500,000 in Bitcoin sent from France to far-right groups in U.S.
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Local & State Posted: 11:40 AM
Controversial power project gets final permit, plans to begin construction
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Schools and Education Posted: 11:05 AM
UMaine System moves to weekly COVID-19 testing in spring semester
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Feature Obituary
Falmouth couple remembered by family and friends for their optimism, kindness and work ethic
January 13 -
Local & State
Maine shifts vaccine strategy to focus on older residents, high-risk patients, emergency workers
January 13 -
Local & State
Mills to update vaccine plan to prioritize older Mainers, those with underlying conditions
January 12 -
Local & State
Maine makes plans to speed up vaccinations as it reports 6 more deaths and 313 new cases
January 11 -
Local & State
MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older
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Local & State
Falmouth couple killed in turnpike crash
January 13 -
Feature Obituary
Thomas Smaha, 77, longtime owner of Smaha’s Legion Square Market
January 13
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Local & State
Gov. Mills gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Nation & World
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to speed virus vaccines, ease economic fallout
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Cops & Courts
Authorities investigate possible Molotov cocktail thrown at Bangor apartment building
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The Maine Forecast
Wind and rain at the coast, snow in the mountains on Saturday
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Sports
Kennebunk’s die-hard Super Bowl fan hoping to keep streak going
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Business
Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax
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Nation & World
Some in Capitol mob aimed to assassinate elected officials, federal prosecutors say
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Nation & World
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
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Nation & World
The $3,000-a-month toilet for the Ivanka Trump/Jared Kushner Secret Service detail
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Nation & World
More than $500,000 in Bitcoin sent from France to far-right groups in U.S.
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Politics
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
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Animals
Fake U.S. leg band gets pigeon a reprieve in Australia
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Business
Patrick Dempsey in new ad for Poland Spring
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Local & State
Police investigate fatal crash Down East involving lumber truck, pickup
Editors' Picks
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Schools and Education
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Pandemic adds to challenges facing college students
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Local & State
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Local & State
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Theory Wellness’ retail shop opens in Waterville
The shop is the final part of a vertically integrated facility that supplies the rest of their Maine operations.
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Controversial power project gets final permit, plans to begin construction
A hydropower transmission line through western Maine appears to have no further regulatory obstacles, but opponents continue to fight to block it.
Augusta wedding show on for Sunday, but with big changes
“Weddings will never stop. They may be scaled down tremendously, but you can’t stop stuff,” says the show's producer.
Democrats signal hope for bipartisan impeachment trial
One day after President Trump was impeached for a second time, a growing number of Republican senators signaled that they are open to convicting Trump on the charge of ‘incitement of insurrection.’
NFL notebook: Falcons to offer head coaching positionto Arthur Smith
According to multiple reports, Atlanta has made an offer to Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
Mt. Ararat kicks off virtual swim season
Eagles hold first meet of unconventional season, which includes not having races in their home pool.
Our View: It is the Senate’s duty to convict, expel President Trump
Republicans must finally do what they haven’t done in four years – hold the chief executive accountable for his dangerous actions.
The Wrap: COVID causes temporary closures, and 64 Pine St. is finally leased
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Kennebunk Select Board chooses new RSU 21 board member, filling vacancy
Josiah Currier was selected to fill an unexpired term following the December resignation of Kendra Connor.
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