Community News:
In a reversal, Portland council narrowly approves Munjoy Hill Historic District
The 5-4 vote came more than 2 months after the council rejected the same proposal, and City Councilor Andrew Zarro, who initially opposed the plan, asked to reconsider it.
Local & State
Mobile vaccination unit makes its debut at Oxford Casino
Local & State
As vaccinations increase in Maine, so do new cases and hospital patients
Sports
Runners will mask up as Maine road races go to great lengths to stay safe
Local & State
Police say bill to eliminate intelligence unit would make Maine less safe
But critics of the Maine Information and Analysis Center say the more than $1 million in funding would be better used for other programs.
Elections
Legislation would allow unenrolled voters to cast ballots in Maine party primaries
The bill is one of several that would increase voter participation in primaries or streamline the balloting process by rescheduling Maine's new presidential primary from March to June.
Nation & World
Minnesota killing adds to the anger, and the stakes, as Chauvin trial nears its end
Opinion
Our View: Legislature should act to ease housing crunch
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Susan Collins reverses support for Equality Act
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Legislature should act to ease housing crunch
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Events
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Pine Tree Amendment ensures future for my generation
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Briefs
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Community News Posted: 4:00 AM
Births
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Anti-trans bills help no one, hurt many
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
With aquaculture booming, it’s time to talk about its future in Maine
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Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM
Community should support nurses' union effort
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Another bizarre Republican view of the world
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:29 PM
Company plans to hold harness races at Cumberland Fairgrounds this year
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New England Patriots Posted: Yesterday at 10:10 PM
A look back at the top 5 moments of Julian Edelman’s career
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Business
Portland restaurant owner agrees to pay $200,000 in uncollected, underreported sales taxes
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Local & State
COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
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Sports
‘Just stunned’: UMaine men’s hockey coach Red Gendron dies at 63
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
April 11 -
Food
In a new memoir, Maine’s rock star chef Erin French hits bottom and gets a second chance
April 11 -
Local & State
Bill would impose new fees on vacation homes, short-term rentals
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Local & State
As vaccinations increase in Maine, so do new cases and hospital patients
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Religion and Values
Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
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Local & State
Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
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Business
Company rescinded job offer when asked about accommodations for breastfeeding, Maine woman says in lawsuit
April 8
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
514,076
Percent of Maine population
38.24%
Fully vaccinated
380,219
Percent of Maine population
28.29%
Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
Where can I get vaccinated?
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Local & State
Portland councilors to discuss shelter moratorium in Bayside
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Local & State
Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email
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Local & State
Portland Public Library closes to the public again
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Local & State
CVS to start offering vaccination appointments Tuesday at 10 Maine pharmacies
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Health care
Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
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Business
Company plans to hold harness races at Cumberland Fairgrounds this year
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Nation & World
Defense set to take its turn in ex-officer’s trial in Floyd death
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New England Patriots
Receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement after 11 seasons with Patriots
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Cops & Courts
Judge orders competency evaluation for Portland man accused of stabbing roommate
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Nation & World
Student at Tennessee school is killed after firing at officers
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Nation & World
U.N. watchdog cites new evidence linking Syrian army to 2018 chemical weapons attack
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Nation & World
‘Skilled predator’ FBI boss harassed 8 women, watchdog finds
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Nation & World
Virginia attorney general launches civil rights probe of Black Army officer’s violent traffic stop
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Business
White House grades states’ infrastructure as it pushes bill
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Cops & Courts
Livermore Falls man accused of assault with ax and vehicle
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Business
U.S. budget deficit jumps to record $1.7 trillion this year
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Times Record
Former deputy charged with domestic violence agrees to deal for lesser charge
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Arts & Entertainment
Apple, Will Smith to move new film ‘Emancipation’ out of Georgia to protest new voting-rights law
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Arts & Entertainment
Bowdoin music festival will resume this summer for students
Editors' Picks
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Legislation would allow unenrolled voters to cast ballots in Maine party primaries
The bill is one of several that would increase voter participation in primaries or streamline the balloting process by rescheduling Maine's new presidential primary from March to June.
Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID
A number of states still have restrictions on gathering sizes and many Americans feel uneasy about being in large groups.
Biden to tap Trump foes for immigration posts amid border surge
Biden has selected Chris Magnus, the police chief from Tucson, Ariz., to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
2021 tennis overview: Midcoast teams ready to roll as new season set to get underway
Many of unknowns still present after pandemic wiped out the 2020 campaign.
Maine Voices: COVID’s long-term impact on higher ed
Colleges and universities may become less cloistered institutions and, possibly, less expensive.
Bar Guide: Parkside ‘bardega’ redefines convenience store
Quinn's opened a year ago in the Mellen Street Market.
Watch: Maine Voices Live: Sam Sifton
The conversation with the founding editor of NYT Cooking happened April 6.
Run & Eat: Burgers, dogs and fries, and the option to top with chili, on the menu at Lee Frank’s
South Berwick's newest eatery whips up orders quickly and seems to have lasting power.
Patten Free Library reopens after lengthy pandemic closure
The Patten Free Library opened its doors to the public on Monday for the first time since last fall.
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