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Biden takes the lead in Pennsylvania, Georgia as Trump falsely claims fraud
Counting is still in progress in Arizona, where Trump made gains overnight against Biden's narrow lead, and Nevada.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Maine reports 184 COVID-19 cases, setting another record
Maine has set COVID-19 daily case records for four days in a row, but no additional deaths were reported Friday.
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Can Maine reverse its troubling COVID-19 trend? Experts say yes, but it will take work.
Complying with masking requirements, avoiding social gatherings and improving access to rapid testing will be key factors in avoiding an exponential growth in cases.
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Questions and answers on Gov. Mills’ new mask mandate
The new mandate is more comprehensive and requires people to wear masks in most places outside their homes and yards.
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Schools and Education
Portland schools will stop asking families to verify daily COVID symptom checks
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Nation & World
The Latest: Ireland’s lockdown paying off as case numbers decline
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Varsity Maine
For now, high school athletes not impacted by mandatory mask order
THE BATTLE FOR VOTES
Trump predicts ‘lot of litigation’ in fight to keep his job
Judges in Georgia and Michigan dismiss Trump campaign lawsuits, undercutting a strategy to attack the integrity of the voting process in states where the results could mean defeat.
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Trump legal team pursues contradictory strategy
The president and his team seek to stop counting in states where he leads and demand the tallies continue, or be recounted, in states where he trails.
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The ‘two Maines’ disagreed again, but Trump’s support declined in both
The biggest split between Maine’s congressional districts was in the U.S. Senate race.
Business
City questioning whether new minimum wage takes effect in December as expected
The confusion about whether it takes effect next month or in January 2022 stems from the wording of the ordinance.
Times Record
Residents oppose planned Freeport development despite firm’s promise of responsible building
Boston Red Sox
Reports: Red Sox rehire Alex Cora as manager
Editorials
Our View: Maine should keep making its elections better
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 10:26 AM
Reports: Red Sox rehire Alex Cora as manager
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Local & State Posted: 9:58 AM
Maine reports 184 COVID-19 cases, setting another record
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Politics Posted: 9:43 AM
Fact Check: Trump fabricates election corruption
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Election 2020 Posted: 9:28 AM
Biden takes the lead in Pennsylvania, Georgia as Trump falsely claims fraud
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Local & State Posted: 9:19 AM
Watch video: Explosive end to an old Maine bridge
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Politics Posted: 8:54 AM
Some Republicans break with Trump over baseless vote-fraud claims
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Nation & World Posted: 7:49 AM
The Latest: Ireland’s lockdown paying off as case numbers decline
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Nation & World Posted: 6:25 AM
FDA must assess environmental impact of genetically modified salmon
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Election 2020 Posted: 5:04 AM
Biden overtakes Trump in Georgia, Pennsylvania vote counts
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Congratulations to Collins for standing up to a bully
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Maine should keep making its elections better
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Can Maine reverse its troubling COVID-19 trend? Experts say yes, but it will take work.
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Election 2020
Statewide and town-by-town Maine results for Election 2020
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Politics
Susan Collins wins 5th Senate term as Sara Gideon concedes
November 4 -
Election 2020
Wins in Wisconsin and Michigan put Biden one state away from the White House
November 3 -
Local & State
Mills requires face coverings in public as Maine sets another record with 183 new cases
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Local & State
On Election Day, Maine sees record 127 cases of COVID-19
November 3 -
Election 2020
Biden wins Maine, but Trump picks up electoral vote in the 2nd Congressional District
November 4 -
Election 2020
Portland voters pass $15 minimum wage, rent control and more
November 3 -
Election 2020
Collins holds edge over Gideon in closely watched Senate race
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Business
Portland distillery says it lost $150,000 in deal with businessman facing indictment, lawsuit
November 3 -
Local & State
Active cases hit new high as Gov. Mills apologizes for tighter limits
November 2
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Real-time statewide and town-by-town results from the 2020 election. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race. Search for towns in the field below. Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Local & State
This election shattered Maine records for voter participation
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Local & State
Watch video: Explosive end to an old Maine bridge
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 6
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Lewiston-Auburn
‘Deepening concern’ as more COVID-19 cases hit Bates College
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Business
Unemployment claims remain high in Maine as virus cases spike
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Nation & World
FDA must assess environmental impact of genetically modified salmon
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Business
State emergency grant recipients to begin receiving checks next week
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Local & State
Washington County man charged with setting fatal fire in Robbinston
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Nation & World
Company owned by Jared Kushner files to evict hundreds of families as moratoriums expire
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Cops & Courts
Extradition delayed for suspect in 2016 Portland shooting death
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Local & State
Man’s body found in water near overturned skiff in Northport
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Nation & World
Weakened Eta drenches Central America; at least 57 dead
Editors' Picks
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Election 2020
With pre-election polls so far off, so often, should we pay any attention to them?
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Politics
These voting blocs propelled Collins to reelection
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Religion and Values
The preacher and the plague
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City questioning whether new minimum wage takes effect in December as expected
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Wall Street rallies again as election-week gains continue
Stocks rallied again on Wall Street as a post-election wave of buying continues, keeping the S&P 500 on track for its biggest weekly gain since April.
Fact Check: Trump fabricates election corruption
President Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of accusations about the integrity of the election.
Reports: Red Sox rehire Alex Cora as manager
Cora led Boston to the World Series championship in 2018, but was let go by the team in January for his role in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
Thursday’s high school roundup: Gorham beats Falmouth in penalty kicks
A tiebreaker is needed to decide a matchup between unbeaten boys' soccer teams after they battle to a 1-1 tie in regulation.
Our View: Maine should keep making its elections better
The state had a relatively problem-free vote Tuesday, and likely another record turnout, but there are still ways to improve the way we cast ballots.
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Watch: Maine Voices Livestream with Cynthia McFadden
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Chenette declares candidacy for Maine secretary of state
He advocates for more transparency by those seeking Maine's constitutional offices.
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