Community News:
Shark-related water restrictions lifted at three Maine state parks
Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a lifeguard shortage.
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COVID-19 cases among blueberry workers worsen farm labor shortage
Maine health officials are confident that two outbreaks at Hancock County businesses will not spread, but if migrant workers are sidelined because of the coronavirus, there may not be enough local workers to fill those gaps.
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Health care 11 mins ago
Bar Harbor hospital says at least 35 potential COVID-19 spreaders from other states have been in area
Out-of-state visitors took tests at home but didn’t learn they tested positive until they were in Maine and possibly interacting with others.
Grappling with the coronavirus
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Local & State
Maine reports 15 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death
The relatively low number of cases comes as schools react to the state's announcement last week that in-school instruction would be permitted statewide, provided districts put strict safety measures in place.
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Schools and Education
Unity College to explore selling main campus in moving to ‘hybrid’ model
The college said Monday that the change would give students "control over their education through a nonstandard calendar, shorter terms, differentiated tuition, and a multi-modality curriculum that does not rely on maintaining a physical campus."
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Nation & World
The Latest: CEOs tell Congress many more small businesses will fail without new aid
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Are you suddenly out of work? How is your child’s remote education going? Are you struggling with isolation? Has getting a home repair become a challenge? Are you having trouble buying essentials? We want to hear how Mainers are coping. Email us at [email protected]. Please include your name, town and phone number so a reporter can contact you.
Nation & World
Negotiations resume, but virus relief bill remains up in the air
Areas of agreement include the $1,200 direct payment and changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to permit especially hard-hit businesses to obtain another loan under generous forgiveness terms.
Local & State
July was hottest month on record in Portland, weather service says
The high temperature on some days topped 90 degrees, but the lows actually drove the month's inflated average of 73.7 degrees, a forecaster says.
Local & State
For Maine’s 4-H kids, raising animals a labor of love
But because the coronavirus has canceled most agricultural fairs this year, they won't get to take part in a treasured annual tradition.
Local & State
You can live in this historic Calais house for free, if you’re willing to fix it
The National Park Service is holding an open house on Thursday at the McGlashan-Nickerson House in Calais.
Arts & Entertainment
New studio complex for artists set to open in Portland
The developer of a new building at Cassidy Point wanted to fill a need for affordable studio space in the city.
Editorials
Our View: Changes at U.S. Postal Service a threat to democracy
Postal workers are being kept from doing their jobs, and that could delay the delivery of mail-in ballots in the November election.
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Sports Posted: 2:59 PM
Sports digest: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson buys XFL for $15 million
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Health care Posted: 2:54 PM
Bar Harbor hospital says at least 35 potential COVID-19 spreaders from other states have been in area
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Local & State Posted: 2:53 PM
National governors event planned for Maine will be moved online
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Sports Posted: 2:31 PM
PGA Championship: A capsule look at 10 contenders
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Business Posted: 2:27 PM
CEOs tell Congress many more small businesses will fail without new aid
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Sports Posted: 2:13 PM
Quiz: How well do you know PGA Championship history?
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Nation & World Posted: 2:06 PM
Negotiations resume, but virus relief bill remains up in the air
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Sports Posted: 2:06 PM
Koepka’s biggest challenge as he goes for third straight PGA Championship – history
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Nation & World Posted: 1:52 PM
Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites ‘possible criminal activity’ at his business
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Auto Racing Posted: 1:40 PM
Wallace offered an ownership stake in Richard Petty Racing because ‘there’s only one Bubba’
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Boston Bruins Posted: 1:03 PM
Bruins notebook: With Rask ‘unfit to play,’ Boston needs more from Halak
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Nation & World Posted: 12:51 PM
Parents struggle as some U.S. schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
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Health care
Bar Harbor hospital sounds warning on undetected COVID-infected visitors
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Local & State
More beach restrictions added after new shark reports
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Local & State
State confirms sighting of great white shark off Bailey Island, urges caution in wake of fatal attack
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Local & State
State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine
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Local & State
Fatal shark attack shakes sense of security along Maine coast
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Local & State
Man killed in Deering Oaks raised family of 9, survived Rwandan genocide
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Health care
Nonresident COVID-19 rates on upswing, but no sign of spread to Mainers
July 30 -
Local & State
You can live in this historic Calais house for free, if you’re willing to fix it
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Food
Restaurant servers adapt to masks, added tasks and a new kind of difficult customer
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Local & State
Parents, educators surprised by Maine’s ‘green’ designation for schools
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Outdoors
Mainers aid in effort to help struggling monarch butterflies
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Local & State
Mills to double rental assistance, fund efforts to address COVID-19 racial disparity
July 30
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Nation & World
Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites ‘possible criminal activity’ at his business
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Politics
Obama backs Gideon, among other Democrats, in contested races
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Nation & World
Advice from a woman who survived cancer, the 1918 flu – and COVID-19
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The Maine Forecast
Isaias set to move through New England; biggest impact for Maine is rain
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Local & State
Fatal ATV crash among rash of weekend emergencies game wardens faced
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Aug. 3
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES
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Local & State
By the numbers: A look at COVID-19 cases and deaths in Maine and around the world
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Local & State
What you need to know about reopening rules and protecting yourself
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Local & State
Coronavirus outbreak: Where to turn for help
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Arts & Entertainment
Maine Street: Stroll our virtual downtown for things to do from home
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Local & State
Maine Acts of Kindness: Read about charitable efforts during the pandemic
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Local & State
The Virus Diaries: Read Mainers’ stories of how the pandemic is affecting them
MorE NEws
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Nation & World
Report: Retired Pope Benedict XVI ill after visit to Germany
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Nation & World
Parents struggle as some U.S. schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
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Nation & World
Nevada lawmakers OK sending mail ballots to all voters; Trump slams move
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Local & State
Who is staying at the City Hall encampment? Five people share their stories
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Local & State
Maine courts will allow public, press to watch hearings online
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Politics
Independent U.S. Senate hopeful Lisa Savage picks up backing of one-time Democratic rival
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Business
Lewiston, Auburn see $33 million in commercial development
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Nation & World
Birx says U.S. has entered a ‘new phase’ of pandemic as cases, deaths rise
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Nation & World
Annual Sturgis motorcycle rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
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