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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Sports 8:28 PM
Brady headed back to Super Bowl after Tampa Bay beats Green Bay, 31-26
Tom Brady will play in the Super Bowl for the 10th time in his career – the first time with a team other than New England.
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. 23
178,450
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
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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Politics Posted: 8:12 PM
Democratic, GOP lawmakers lobby White House for a more targeted relief bill
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News Posted: 8:07 PM
Former Westbrook legislator elected to lead Maine Democratic Party
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Sports Posted: 7:36 PM
Sports Digest: Korda beats Kang in playoff to win LPGA opener
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Sports Posted: 6:20 PM
Brady headed back to Super Bowl after Tampa Bay beats Green Bay, 31-26
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Nation & World Posted: 6:02 PM
States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
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Nation & World Posted: 5:42 PM
U.S. police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
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Nation & World Posted: 5:21 PM
Israel, fearing virus mutations, to close its only international airport
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Politics Posted: 5:20 PM
Growing number of Republican senators oppose impeachment trial
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Health Posted: 5:18 PM
Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes
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Nation & World Posted: 5:13 PM
2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
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Local & State Posted: 4:54 PM
Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon
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Sports Posted: 4:27 PM
NBA roundup: Late foul shots lift Toronto past Indiana
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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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Business
Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay
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Business
Maine’s housing market broke records in 2020, with sales and prices through the roof
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Local & State
State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
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Health care
Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts
January 21 -
Local & State
Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site
January 21 -
Local & State
Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates
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Bill Nemitz
Bill Nemitz: Once a Maine wunderkind, now a Trump crony
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Local & State
Police seek man who left suspicious package near Portland Museum of Art
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News
Former Westbrook legislator elected to lead Maine Democratic 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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Local & State
Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon
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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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Nation & World
2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
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Southern Forecaster
South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem
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Portland Forecaster
Cross Insurance Arena hoping for federal relief
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Times Record
Rescued Phippsburg snowy owl dies from injuries
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Politics
Growing number of Republican senators oppose impeachment trial
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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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Nation & World
U.S. police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
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Times Record
Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
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Nation & World
States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
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.
Pandemic problems overwhelm global supply lines
Delays and logistical headaches could lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers.
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.
Sports Digest: Korda beats Kang in playoff to win LPGA opener
Si Woo Kim withstands a challenge from Patrick Cantlay, making two late birdies to win The American Express.
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.
Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes
The law stipulates a 14 week cut off date and doctors who unjustifiably delay a procedure face time in prison.
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