Community News:
In-person learning suffers as COVID-19 quarantines deplete Maine school staffs
As more teachers and staff are forced into quarantine due to coronavirus exposure, schools are increasingly switching to remote learning because of staffing shortages.
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Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay
Some have cut hours and laid off staff. Others have raised prices. Many say the situation isn't sustainable.
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Patriots fans still cheering for Tom Brady, even if he’s in another uniform
At 43, Brady is on the brink of another trip to the Super Bowl, this time with Tampa Bay. And everyone is watching.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
86,605
7.8%
Second doses
22,657
2.0%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 21
178,450
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
Maine CDC reports 189 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
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Nation & World
Republican opposition to Biden’s stimulus relief intensifies
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Nation & World
The Latest: Fauci says vaccine goal would cover 67 million
Local & State
Chebeague Island residents worry about link to mainland as dredging project awaits
Bill Nemitz
Bill Nemitz: Once a Maine wunderkind, now a Trump crony
Food
Phippsburg oyster farmer builds community at home and business afar
Arts & Entertainment
York musician Harvey Reid knows the value of the troubadour. He wrote the book on it.
Arts & Entertainment
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Greg Kesich
The View From Here: America is not divided, but white America is
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Posted: 1:35 PM
Jimmie Rodgers, singer of ‘Honeycomb’ and other hits, dies
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Nation & World Posted: 12:51 PM
The Latest: Fauci says vaccine goal would cover 67 million
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Local & State Posted: 12:30 PM
Maine CDC reports 189 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
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Politics Posted: 5:00 AM
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
York musician Harvey Reid knows the value of the troubadour. He wrote the book on it.
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Green Plate Special Posted: 4:00 AM
Green Plate Special: Trendy sugar substitute has many benefits, but one big drawback
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
Painter makes home, and art, in Phippsburg fishing village
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Bill Nemitz Posted: 4:00 AM
Bill Nemitz: Once a Maine wunderkind, now a Trump crony
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Lighting our way forward in dark times
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Books Posted: 4:00 AM
A spendy restaurant in Maine is the backdrop for love, loss and strife in Anne Britting Oleson’s latest novel
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Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine Observer: The mindfulness of a dog
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Schools and Education Posted: 4:00 AM
In-person learning suffers as COVID-19 quarantines deplete Maine school staffs
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Local & State
Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC
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Feature Obituary
Jason Shaw, 44, former finance and sales manager at Portland Volvo
January 21 -
Business
Lawsuit against owner of Prime Automotive moves forward
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Local & State
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
January 20 -
Local & State
Maine diverting 500 vaccine doses from CVS to independent pharmacy
January 20 -
Local & State
State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
January 22 -
Business
Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay
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Local & State
Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site
January 21
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Local & State
Police seek man who left suspicious package near Portland Museum of Art
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Politics
Trump jumps into a divisive battle over the Republican Party – with a threat to start a ‘MAGA Party’
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Varsity Maine
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but basketball players are grateful for games
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Outdoors
Pine Tree Camp offers its services during winter for first time
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Business
Maine craft brew can-do: It was a bitter year, but they canned more, tweaked taprooms and hung on
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Books
A spendy restaurant in Maine is the backdrop for love, loss and strife in Anne Britting Oleson’s latest novel
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Local & State
New herring rules could benefit Maine puffins
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Local & State
Bath Iron Works and firefighters union sign new contract
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Politics
Trump shuns ‘ex-presidents club’ – and the feeling is mutual
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Politics
Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
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Local & State
Woman pulled from marsh in Wells
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Nation & World
At 78 and the oldest president, Biden sees a world changed
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Nation & World
Michigan Mega Millions ticket wins $1.05 billion jackpot
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Nation & World
Capitol attack reflects U.S. extremist evolution over decades
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Nation & World
Aloha shirts on ‘boogaloos’ link symbol of peace to violence
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
Echoes of the past and the long road ahead for racial justice
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Local & State
‘We’re still around’: Young activists continue to push for racial equity
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Local & State
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Bill Nemitz: Once a Maine wunderkind, now a Trump crony
Longtime Maine developer Michael Liberty got a presidential pardon last week, but his reputation remains in tatters.
Toasting Lewiston’s Baxter Brewing Co. at 10
The company rolled out its first cans from one of the city's historic mills 10 years ago, kicking off the local craft brew scene and a decade of milestones.
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed a bill to provide an exemption from the requirement that a person confirmed as Defense Secretary not have served as a military officer within the past 7 years.
Ask Maine Audubon: Know when you are too close to that snowy owl
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
With athletics back in play, Brunswick and Freeport set to begin team workouts
Schools in yellow counties can now offer sports, and some plan to resume activities as soon as Friday.
Maine Observer: The mindfulness of a dog
Our pets don't need an app to remind them to breathe or resolutions to be in the present.
Green Plate Special: Trendy sugar substitute has many benefits, but one big drawback
Allulose is a healthy alternative to sugar but not good for the environment.
Like a Boss: Jay Mazelsky, President and CEO of IDEXX
Join us Friday, Jan. 22 at 1:00 p.m. when Lisa DeSisto sits down with Jay Mazelsky of IDEXX.
Jimmie Rodgers, singer of ‘Honeycomb’ and other hits, dies
The singer who recorded the hits “Honeycomb,” “Kisses Sweet Than Wine” and many other popular songs during the 1950s and 60s has died.
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