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As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category
Fifty-seven COVID-19 cases have now been linked to gatherings at Brooks Pentecostal Church and its affiliated school.
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Nearly a third of Maine voters have already cast absentee ballots
More than 345,000 absentee ballots have been returned so far, according to Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap.
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CMP goes back to the future in bid to calm customers, short-circuit revolt
Under fire, Central Maine Power has rehired a beloved former CEO, David Flanagan, and revived a once-popular ad campaign. Will those actions sway public opinion?
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Election 2020
Maine’s high court rules absentee ballots must be received by Election Day
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Election 2020
How do Maine’s voting machines work? Can they be hacked?
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Election 2020
Maine’s historic ranked vote could play big role in election
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Election 2020
Track each candidate’s path to 270 electoral votes
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Election 2020
Find out how people are voting early across the nation
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Election 2020
The Needle goes away as probability experts assess 2020 race
Local & State
Maine CDC reports 44 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Local & State
COVID-19 cited as factor in death of York County inmate as jail outbreak is declared over
The finding by the state Medical Examiner's Office differs from comments by Maine's top public health official, who said Jason Daigle's death was not related to the virus.
Local & State
Youth hockey games to resume despite state’s objections
Maine Amateur Hockey Association officials havenew COVID-19 safety protocols, but state officials point to Community Sports Guidelines that don't allow indoor hockey games.
Election 2020
Maine, Nebraska could play pivotal role in presidential election
Nation & World
U.S. sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000
Local & State
Former inmate sues over alleged assault by Cumberland County Jail guard
A man who was punched in the face by a corrections officer in July is suing the county, the sheriff and the officer who hit him.
Maine Voices
We've been through bitter election years – and we've survived
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Sports Posted: 8:57 PM
Golf roundup: Thomas makes late push to reclaim lead
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Local & State Posted: 8:51 PM
Trump might visit Bangor on Sunday
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Local & State Posted: 8:37 PM
COVID-19 case detected at York High School
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Local & State Posted: 8:05 PM
Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram win top Maine journalism awards
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Local & State Posted: 7:44 PM
Kayaker pulled from Kennebec River Friday in water rescue by Augusta, Gardiner fire departments
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Election 2020 Posted: 6:24 PM
Maine’s historic ranked vote could play big role in election
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Nation & World Posted: 6:11 PM
Attorneys for Black woman shot by cop: Firing `a first step’
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Nation & World Posted: 6:00 PM
Pelosi, Mnuchin trade blame as hopes dim for stimulus before election
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Nation & World Posted: 6:00 PM
Thai police conflicted by order to crack down on protesters
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Nation & World Posted: 5:59 PM
Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest
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Politics Posted: 5:53 PM
Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts
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Nation & World Posted: 5:52 PM
At least 18 killed in suicide bombing at school in Afghanistan
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Business
Maine home sales jump 23%, driven by out-of-state demand
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Local & State
Maine reports 42 new cases of COVID-19 as outbreak linked to church grows
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Local & State
As outbreak grows in Waldo County, state moves its schools to ‘yellow’ category
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Local & State
Fifty new COVID-19 cases reported as Maine passes 6,000 since pandemic began
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Times Record
Fat Boy will be open this winter for the first time in the restaurant’s history
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Times Record
Nonprofits say House candidate misrepresented her involvement in local organizations
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Nation & World
The Latest: Testing urged for visitors to 5 New Hampshire restaurants
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Local & State
Court issues another injunction against Sunday River Brewing
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Business
CMP goes back to the future in bid to calm customers, short-circuit revolt
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Business
Portland restaurants look at outdoor options, indoor improvements for winter
October 21
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Local & State
Anti-mask protesters gather in Portland
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Nation & World
Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78
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Local & State
Court issues another injunction against Sunday River Brewing
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Nation & World
What those studies on mouthwash and coronaviruses actually mean
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Business
Raw milk consumption blamed for illnesses in York County
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Local & State
Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram win top Maine journalism awards
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Oct. 24
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Nation & World
Pelosi, Mnuchin trade blame as hopes dim for stimulus before election
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Politics
Lisa Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
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Politics
Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts
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Politics
Harry Reid says Biden should end Senate filibuster after three weeks
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Nation & World
Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest
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Nation & World
Nigeria’s police order massive mobilization after unrest
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Nation & World
He’s a former QAnon believer. He doesn’t want to tell his story, but thinks it might help.
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Politics
Mispronouncing ‘Kamala’: An accident or a message?
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Nation & World
At least 18 killed in suicide bombing at school in Afghanistan
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Trump might visit Bangor on Sunday
The president has no campaign events scheduled in Maine, but he may come after a rally in Manchester, N.H., according to an Associated Press White House reporter.
Antitrust charges against Facebook could come as soon as November, sources say
Regulators nationwide say Facebook has sought to expand its digital empire in a way that undermines competition and leaves its billions of users with worse service.
Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days
At a rally Saturday, President Trump mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, for raising alarms.
Local roundup: Yarmouth girls soccer slips past Freeport
Ava Feeley scores with 20 minutes remaining to lift the Clippers.
Golf roundup: Thomas makes late push to reclaim lead
After falling behind in the middle of the third round, Justin Thomas moves back atop a crowded leaderboard at the Zozo Championship.
Attorneys for Black woman shot by cop: Firing `a first step’
The suburban Chicago police officer also fatally shot the wounded woman's 19-year-old boyfriend during a traffic stop.
The Wrap: Tacos, coffee and beer coming this way
Plus, get your Bread Fair in a Basket, and your Girl Scout cookies without the calories.
Virtual Job Fair: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Sign up for online interviews with Maine businesses looking to hire employees.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Something Beautiful’ by Lisa Redfern
The Brunswick singer-songwriter taps into hope and humanity with her latest song.
With spectator restrictions in place, schools get creative in streaming contests to fans
Athletic directors turn to various platforms to livestream high school events.
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