Community News:
USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism
University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.
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Portland police on alert after gunfire, weekend incidents
Shots were fired into the department's garage Sunday night and fireworks were aimed at officers in Kennedy Park, police say.
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Data reveal Maine’s broad participation in federal emergency loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program has delivered more than $2 billion to companies in Maine, but recipients were kept secret until a limited disclosure by the federal government Monday.
Grappling with the coronavirus
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Local & State
Eight new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths reported in Maine
The relatively small increase in cases comes after 3 weeks of much higher numbers of new infections, and a holiday weekend in which 4 older Mainers died of COVID-19 in Cumberland County.
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Business
Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
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Nation & World
The Latest: Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
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.
Calling for racial justice
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Nation & World
Georgia governor authorizes Guard troops in wake of 8-year-old’s killing
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of National Guard troops after a weekend of violence in which the girl and 4 others were killed.
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Nation & World
White woman charged in racist confrontation with bird watcher in Central Park
Amy Cooper drew widespread condemnation for calling 911 to report she was being threatened by ‘an African American man’ when Christian Cooper recorded her rant on his phone.
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Nation & World
Trump lashes out at NASCAR, Black driver over noose, Confederate flag ban
Wallace was shown a photograph of the noose, never personally saw it, and was told by NASCAR officials he was the victim of a hate crime.
Arts & Entertainment
Family of girl killed by drunk driver who died 50 years later in hit-and-run finally gets an apology
'The Hero of Goodall Park,' a documentary airing Tuesday on ESPN, tells the story of Douglas Parkhurst, who was killed by a rampaging driver in Sanford in 2018, five years after confessing to hitting a 4-year-old girl in upstate New York in 1968.
Outdoors
Catch of a lifetime: Fisherman reels in 39-pound lake trout
Erik Poland of Andover caught the 44-inch fish last week in Oxford County, setting a new standard for any freshwater species in Maine.
Politics
Gideon maintains 4-point lead over Collins in new poll on Senate race
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, a Democrat from Freeport, is widely considered the front-runner seeking the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Local & State
Dean Rogers, former voice of the Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field, dies at 73
Rogers, who also worked in local radio for more than 4 decades, is a member of both the Maine Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.
Striking BIW union meets with federal mediator
The union said any movement toward resuming contract negotiations is halted until the BIW meets with the mediator.
Editorials
Our View: It’s not too late to vote absentee in Maine primary
As election officials work to make the polling places safer, voters can do their part and cast their ballots absentee.
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Books Posted: 12:06 PM
Trump’s worldview forged by neglect and trauma at home, his niece says in new book
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Maine Street Posted: 11:48 AM
Stream Forest City & Friends album release show on July 18
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Maine Street Posted: 11:46 AM
Watch Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performances Tuesdays through Aug. 11
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Nation & World Posted: 11:36 AM
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
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Nation & World Posted: 11:00 AM
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping changes in federal legislation
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Posted: 10:59 AM
City hires new public health director
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Posted: 10:31 AM
Portland names new public health director
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Local & State Posted: 10:08 AM
Maine CDC reports one more death, 17 new COVID-19 cases
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Events Posted: 10:00 AM
An Evening with Colin Woodard: Subscriber Exclusive Event
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Nation & World Posted: 9:32 AM
The Latest: Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
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Maine Street Posted: 8:50 AM
Stream Blue’s Irish Night with Brenda Castles on July 8
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Davis' years on school board prepare her for District 41
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Local & State
How the geography of the pandemic is determined by centuries-old regional differences
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News
Maine CDC reports 2 deaths, 23 new cases of coronavirus
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Business
Owners of Portland restaurant Piccolo announce its permanent closure
July 5 -
Local & State
Maine CDC reports 2 more deaths, 18 new cases of coronavirus
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Times Record
Longtime Brunswick retailer closes doors, latest business to leave Maine Street
July 2 -
Business
Office doors reopening in Maine, but just a crack
July 5 -
Local & State
Portland business owner accused of aggravated assault
July 4 -
Local & State
Eight new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths reported in Maine
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Local & State
Without hordes of tourists, Mainers get summer to ourselves
July 5 -
Local & State
Another 45 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine but no new deaths
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Outdoors
Catch of a lifetime: Fisherman reels in 39-pound lake trout
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Local & State
Portland police on alert after gunfire, weekend incidents
Yesterday at 12:53 PM
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Feature Obituary
Dick Gosselin, veteran Maine broadcaster and reporter, dies at age 72
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Politics
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates face off in debate
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Local & State
York town employee rescues diver in distress
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Times Record
Arrowsic man arrested after allegedly trying to stab relative over cheeseburger
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: July 7
TODAY'S LETTERS
CORONAVIRUS 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
MorE NEws
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Books
Trump’s worldview forged by neglect and trauma at home, his niece says in new book
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Nation & World
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
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Local & State
Republican congressional hopefuls seek changes in Social Security
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Nation & World
New York hospitals released 6,300 virus patients to nursing homes
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Local & State
Trooper hit by car in high-speed chase released from hospital
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Nation & World
Months of trial and error in ICUs offer clues to saving COVID-19 patients
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Business
Treasury, SBA release data on nearly 700,000 small business loans
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Nation & World
ICE issues rules saying international students must leave U.S. if classes go online
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Cops & Courts
‘Lover’s triangle’ leads to pedestrian hit-and-run in Saco, police say
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