Community News:
Waldo County church outbreak now linked to 42 COVID-19 cases
Maine's CDC director says more cases related to Brooks Pentecostal Church and its school can be expected in the coming days.
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Pandemic means trick-or-treating will be trickier this Halloween
State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.
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Sign, sealed, delivered: How ballot drop boxes work
Dozens of Maine cities and towns have installed secure absentee ballot drop boxes to help voting go smoothly.
Local Elections
Referendum proposals could add $12 million in costs to Portland budget, city says
Mayor Kate Snyder says two initiatives on the Nov. 3 ballot could lead to additional cuts in city services.
Business
Sixty small-business owners oppose Portland minimum wage initiative
The group includes some who support a gradual increase to $15 an hour but oppose a hazard pay provision that could give Portland the highest minimum wage in the country.
Election 2020
More than 25 percent of Maine voters have already cast their ballots
Business
Maine economy added just 4,700 jobs in September, fewest in past 5 months
The state's estimated unemployment rate was 6 percent for the month, but was likely higher because thousands of potential workers are no longer counted in the labor force.
Local & State
Portland will allow outdoor dining and retail operations through early January
Cops & Courts
Former Maine man sought in 2016 slaying in Portland is arrested in California
Aristotle Stilley had been indicted on charges he shot and killed David Anderson in March 2016.
Election 2020
Obama releases ad in support of Gideon
Maine Voices
Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change
A Portland resident offers this guest opinion column about steps that can be taken to address homelessness in the city.
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 11:44 PM
U.S., Russia said close to deal on nuclear warhead freeze
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 11:36 PM
Lewiston council approves funding for police body cameras
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Election 2020 Posted: Yesterday at 11:11 PM
ACLU launches voter protection hotline in Maine
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:12 PM
California boat owners faulted for fire that killed 34
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Local Elections Posted: Yesterday at 9:15 PM
Referendum proposals could add $12 million in costs to Portland budget, city says
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:38 PM
MLB commissioner likes some of changes from shorter season
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:37 PM
World Series notebook: Dodgers have options for Game 2 pitching
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Election 2020 Posted: Yesterday at 8:15 PM
Maine Republican Party behind signs linking Gideon to defund police movement
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:50 PM
Judge OKs release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 7:38 PM
Pixie post: Fairy letters offer advice, respite in Virginia
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:49 PM
U.S. spacecraft touches asteroid for rare rubble grab
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 6:42 PM
Belichick puts 49ers tight end Kittle ‘right at the top of the league’
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Local & State
Coronavirus outbreak investigated at Waldo County church
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Health
Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, one death
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Local & State
State links 32 cases to outbreak at Waldo County church, affiliated school
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Business
The real story behind the sudden closure of Portland’s Ameera Bread
October 18 -
Local & State
Maine meteorologists exchange bogus accusations in funny ‘attack ads’
October 18 -
Business
Lone Pine, Allagash take home top prizes at national beer festival
October 17 -
Local & State
Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly
October 16 -
Local & State
Waldo County church outbreak now linked to 42 COVID-19 cases
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Greg Kesich
The View From Here: Collins’ 2017 tax vote started the slide
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Arts & Entertainment
Maine art sales surge during pandemic
October 18
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All U.S. states and the District of Columbia offer voters a way to submit a ballot before Election Day. Here's a state-by-state guide.
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Election 2020
Maine Republican Party behind signs linking Gideon to defund police movement
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Nation & World
The Latest: Older workers facing higher unemployment amid virus pandemic
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Politics
Trump pressures Barr to investigate Bidens with election 2 weeks away
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Business
Portland Museum of Art employees seek to unionize
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Politics
McConnell warns White House against stimulus deal as Pelosi, Mnuchin inch closer
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Local & State
Estate of Robert Indiana to depose late artist’s closest associates
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Local & State
Farmington explosion victims and their families sue propane, construction companies
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Times Record
Bath man who allegedly embezzled $2.8 million released on conditions
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Local & State
Lewiston council approves funding for police body cameras
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Nation & World
U.S., Russia said close to deal on nuclear warhead freeze
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Politics
Former Trump fundraiser Broidy pleads guilty to illegal lobbying
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Nation & World
Judge OKs release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
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Nation & World
California boat owners faulted for fire that killed 34
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Business
Citing drought, USDA declares most Maine farmers eligible for disaster relief
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Nation & World
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal
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Business
Justice Department files landmark antitrust case against Google
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Oct. 20
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Local Elections
Three candidates in race for 2 seats on Scarborough school board
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Local Elections
Four-way race for three seats on Gorham school committee
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Local Elections
Three-way race for Sanford mayor features experienced elected officials
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ACLU launches voter protection hotline in Maine
The organization said the hotline is designed to help any voter with registration, casting an absentee ballot or voting at the polls.
Consumer masks could soon come with labels saying how well they work
Company executives and scientists have spent months on the painstaking effort to develop standards.
Referendum proposals could add $12 million in costs to Portland budget, city says
Mayor Kate Snyder says two initiatives on the Nov. 3 ballot could lead to additional cuts in city services.
MLB commissioner likes some of changes from shorter season
Rob Manfred says he likes the larger playoffs and the runner on second to start extra innings.
Our View: Maine can’t afford an inaccurate census
Even a small undercount would result in a hit to our state budget at a very bad time.
Eat & Run: Beer or no beer, Orono Brewing is a worthy lunch stop
The food, atmosphere and the beverages were a treat – even for a non-beer drinker.
Live Music Lineup: Folk, rock and covers for a cause
Catch shows from Jason Spooner Band, Seth Glier and Bill Stone and the Stone Quarry Band.
Boys soccer: Mt. Ararat, Freeport play to tough draw
Eagles, Falcons engage in chippy affair, with tough defenses winning out.
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