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Nursing home gains threatened by lack of vaccine, unvaccinated workers
As COVID-19 cases ebb and long-term care facilities resume in-person visits, concern is growing that these are precarious gains without continued vaccine allocations and fully inoculated staffs.
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Summer in Maine just might be close to ‘normal’ this year
Public health experts are cautious, but with widespread vaccination the virus may be under enough control that activities can return closer to what they were before the pandemic.
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This UMaine team wants to make some history of its own
Women's basketball has become the standard-bearer for University of Maine athletics. This year's squad believes it's poised to make a playoff run at least equal to the best teams in the program's storied history.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Maine CDC reports 160 COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
With vaccinations ramping up and state officials easing pandemic restrictions, Maine is hoping to preserve somewhat of a normal summer.
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Updated Q&A: Do Mainers still need to quarantine after traveling?
When do bars and brewery tasting rooms open? Will there be outdoor concerts and festivals this summer? Look here for answers.
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Nation & World 4 mins ago
The Latest: Fauci expects students to be vaccinated early in next school year
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Nation & World
Biden, Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
The huge measure – its total spending is nearly one-tenth the size of the entire U.S. economy – is Biden’s biggest early priority.
Bill Nemitz
Maine’s Roman Catholic bishop has spoken. Was anyone listening?
The use of fetus-derived cells to develop COVID-19 vaccines is not a debate worth having at this pivotal moment.
Arts & Entertainment
For final project, Maine poet laureate puts out podcast featuring young writers
Green Plate Special
This St. Patrick’s Day, brine your own corned beef – starting now
The process isn't difficult but can take up to a week, so you better get cracking.
Outdoors
Spending the winter in an off-the-grid cabin in the Maine woods
Wendy Weiger has opted to live in isolation this winter in a one-room cabin with no electricity and no indoor plumbing.
Opinion
Angus King: $1.9 trillion COVID bill meets the moment
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Nation & World Posted: 4:43 PM
The Latest: Fauci expects students to be vaccinated early in next school year
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Nation & World Posted: 4:33 PM
At least 15 dead, 400 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts
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Nation & World Posted: 4:28 PM
Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public
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Sports Posted: 3:58 PM
NHL roundup: Islanders beat Sabres for their fifth straight win
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Sports Posted: 3:08 PM
UMaine women roll by Albany, 67-47, advance to America East final
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Sports Posted: 2:57 PM
MLB notebook: Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez, Franmil Reyes violate COVID-19 protocols
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Sports Posted: 2:32 PM
College roundup: UMaine to host UNH in Hockey East playoff game
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Sports Posted: 2:30 PM
Philadelphia’s Embiid, Simmons to miss All-Star Game over contact tracing
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Nation & World Posted: 1:04 PM
Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial
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Local & State Posted: 9:29 AM
Maine CDC reports 160 COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
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Nation & World Posted: 5:00 AM
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
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Outdoors Posted: 4:00 AM
Spending the winter in an off-the-grid cabin in the Maine woods
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Food
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
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Local & State
Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
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Local & State
Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
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Local & State
Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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Local & State
Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
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Outdoors
Spending the winter in an off-the-grid cabin in the Maine woods
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Politics
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
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Business
Summer in Maine just might be close to ‘normal’ this year
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Maine Voices
Sen. Collins' reversal on the Equality Act is a betrayal of our community
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Local & State
Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police
March 4
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
268,563
Percent of Maine population
19.98%
Fully vaccinated
149,703
Percent of Maine population
11.14%
Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
How can I get vaccinated?
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Food
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
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Politics
Maine senators split on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
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Nation & World
Investigation finds communications between lawmakers, Capitol rioters
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Local & State
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
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Local & State
Ice fishing derby on Maine lake funds students’ spring celebration
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Local & State
Maine labor department warns of social media scams
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Nation & World
At least 15 dead, 400 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts
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Books
In Stephen King’s latest, 6-year-old Jamie Conklin can see dead people
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Arts Review
See nature from a new angle in photo show at Cove Street Arts
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Nation & World
Time change approaches: Don’t get caught sleeping
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Nation & World
Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge
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Nation & World
Biden getting first shot at making mark on federal judiciary
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Arts & Entertainment
Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet, says security guard questioned if she lived in her own building
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Nation & World
Tennessee panel deemed vaccinating inmates a ‘PR nightmare’
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Nation & World
Officer’s trial could reopen intersection where Floyd died
Editors' Picks
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Schools and Education
As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning
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Local & State
Have vaccine questions? We have answers
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Food
Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
For decades, New England partisans – and don't forget New Yorkers – have debated the matter, bickering over specifications like cream, tomatoes, salt pork and roux.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the American Rescue Plan Act. The bill would spend $1.9 trillion on various measures, many of them related to COVID-19, including aid for states, an extension of unemployment benefits, education programs, an increased child tax credit, a higher federal minimum wage, and $1,400 payments for most taxpayers.
What’s in the Senate’s $1.9 trillion COVID bill? Checks, unemployment insurance and more.
The Senate's version is slightly different from the House bill, and some key provisions remained in flux Friday night.
Manchin, key Senate swing vote, boosts West Virginia’s hopes
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has the best shot in years to steer federal dollars back home.
NHL roundup: Islanders beat Sabres for their fifth straight win
Two quick goals in the second period lift New York to the victory.
Saturday’s high school roundup: Greely turns back Falmouth in girls’ basketball
The Rangers extend their winning streak to six with a 58-49 victory.
Our View: Maine has been tested in year of COVID
Twelve months since the state’s first case, we are among the safest in the country – with much work left to do.
Maine Voices Live: Cidny Bullens
Tune in on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with the musician, activist and educator.
Live Music Lineup: Choose from three Friday night shows
Catch performances from Tim Winchester, Bess Jacques or Andrew LaVogue.
Bowdoin College clearing trees to make way for construction
The college will remove 68 trees will plans to replant 85 more.
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