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Protests over police killings rage on in dozens of U.S. cities
Crowds take to the streets in more than two dozen cities – from New York to Los Angeles – to protest the death of George Floyd and other black men.
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Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates
From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.
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Contact tracing could be key to stopping future outbreaks. But will Mainers buy in?
Voluntarily sharing information with any government agency, even to combat a deadly pandemic, runs counter to some American ideals.
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports four deaths, 56 additional cases of coronavirus
The rising numbers come as Maine prepares to reopen some businesses and social events on Monday.
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Local & State
Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative
While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.
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Local & State
State presses pause on training new police officers
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy had to cut short its in-person training of the latest class and is still working out how to restart the program for the next class of prospective officers.
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Local & State
The waiting is the hardest part: Red’s Eats opens with new safety precautions
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Local & State
Here’s the latest on what’s open, what’s closed and what’s next
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Nation & World
The Latest: South Korea reports 27 new virus cases
How is the coronavirus affecting you?
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.
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.
Columns
Bill Nemitz: Long live the ‘Lucky O’Brien’ – the last of Maine’s Liberty ships
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien, the last of the Liberty ships built in South Portland during World War II, survived the German U-boats, the Mothball Fleet and now, a devastating fire on San Francisco's waterfront.
Food
One sweet journey back in time
Inspired by recipes from vintage cookbooks in Bowdoin College's special collection, ice cream maker Lauren Guptill churns out interesting, old-fangled flavors.
Arts & Entertainment
How this chainsaw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chainsaw for years, but he's never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
Sports
50 years later, memories of St. Louis High remain strong in Biddeford
The school has been closed since 1970, but its athletic legacy is fondly remembered by those who played there.
Outdoors
RVs rise in popularity as vacationers seek a safe distance from crowds
In Maine and across the country, sales and rentals of recreational vehicles are booming during the pandemic.
Greg Kesich
The View From Here: Trump is our COVID climate
It's hard to respond to a natural disaster when we have a president who thrives on chaos.
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Premier Property Posted: 9:00 AM
“Homes with Good Bones” Available at Stroudwater Preserve
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Food Posted: 4:01 AM
We all scream for – well, you know
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills has most to lose in COVID politics
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Maine Gardener Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine Gardener: Do the environment a big favor; shrink your lawn
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Sports Posted: 4:00 AM
50 years later, memories of St. Louis High remain strong in Biddeford
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Outdoors Posted: 4:00 AM
RVs rise in popularity as vacationers seek a safe distance from crowds
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Responsible vacationers can brighten Maine’s fiscal picture
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Another View: Few legal resources exist for Maine’s poor
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
How this chainsaw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
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Green Plate Special Posted: 4:00 AM
Green Plate Special: Can reusable shopping bags really transmit the coronavirus?
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Food Posted: 4:00 AM
One sweet journey back in time
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Sen. Collins in best position to help Maine economy
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Local & State
Gov. Mills delays restaurant dine-in reopenings
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Local & State
Mills orders Maine businesses to post mask requirements for COVID-19
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Health care
Portland’s major hospitals return to peak levels of COVID-19 patients
May 29 -
Local & State
Judge upholds Maine’s 14-day quarantine, for now, as Justice Department joins challenge
May 29 -
Local & State
Seven state public health and emergency workers report COVID-19 symptoms
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Business
Maine Mall to reopen Monday with new rules, but most stores will stay closed
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Business
Restaurant owners steamed at decision to delay indoor dining
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Local & State
Here’s the latest on what’s open, what’s closed and what’s next
May 27 -
Local & State
Hundreds take to Portland streets to protest Minneapolis police killing
May 29 -
Local & State
Maine CDC reports four deaths, 56 additional cases of coronavirus
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Business
Popular Portland restaurant closes after employee tests positive
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Local & State
Giant stinging jellyfish wash up on Maine beaches
May 29
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Local & State
Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
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Nation & World
U.S. cities fear protests may fuel virus outbreaks
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Nation & World
Pandemic’s overall death toll in U.S. likely surpassed 100,000 weeks ago
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: May 31
TODAY'S LETTERS
RESOURCES
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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
Reaching out
MorE NEws
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Nation & World
Researchers warn coronavirus infection may cause long-term illness
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Nation & World
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon launches first manned test flight to space station
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Local & State
Giant stinging jellyfish wash up on Maine beaches
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Politics
Biden to address Maine Democrats in remote rally, with convention canceled
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Politics
Mills administration may steer COVID-19 funds to schools, public health
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Local & State
EPA reaches settlement over Sprague oil tank emissions
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Business
Maine to provide meat inspectors to 3 small slaughterhouses
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Local & State
Crash ends high-speed chase in Kennebunk
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Arts & Entertainment
Kylie Jenner, Forbes spar over story on billionaire status
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