Community News:
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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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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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
Business
Sixty small-business owners oppose Portland minimum wage initiative
Politics
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
Local & State
Suspect in 2016 Portland killing 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: 10:12 PM
California boat owners faulted for fire that killed 34
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Local Elections Posted: 9:15 PM
Referendum proposals could add $12 million in costs to Portland budget, city says
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Sports Posted: 8:38 PM
MLB commissioner likes some of changes from shorter season
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Sports Posted: 8:37 PM
World Series notebook: Dodgers have option for Game 2 pitching
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Election 2020 Posted: 8:15 PM
Maine Republican Party behind signs linking Gideon to defund police movement
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Nation & World Posted: 7:50 PM
Judge OKs release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
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Nation & World Posted: 7:38 PM
Pixie post: Fairy letters offer advice, respite in Virginia
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Nation & World Posted: 6:49 PM
U.S. spacecraft touches asteroid for rare rubble grab
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Sports Posted: 6:42 PM
Belichick puts 49ers tight end Kittle ‘right at the top of the league’
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Nation & World Posted: 6:29 PM
McConnell warns White House that COVID relief deal could divide Republicans
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Sports Posted: 6:18 PM
Champion League roundup: Rashford goal sparks Manchester United
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Politics Posted: 5:56 PM
More than 25 percent of Maine voters have already cast their ballots
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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
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Local & State
Maine meteorologists exchange bogus accusations in funny ‘attack ads’
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Business
Lone Pine, Allagash take home top prizes at national beer festival
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Local & State
Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly
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Greg Kesich
The View From Here: Collins’ 2017 tax vote started the slide
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Local & State
Waldo County church outbreak now linked to 42 COVID-19 cases
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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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Local & State
Estate of Robert Indiana to depose late artist’s closest associates
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Nation & World
The Latest: Oklahoma hits record high of 821 virus hospitalizations
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Election 2020
Maine Republican Party behind signs linking Gideon to defund police movement
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Nation & World
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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Business
Trump urges stimulus exceeding $2.2 trillion, but Senate Republicans seek less
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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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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
Family of slain Saudi journalist sues Saudi Crown Prince
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Nation & World
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal
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Nation & World
McConnell warns White House that COVID relief deal could divide Republicans
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Business
Justice Department files landmark antitrust case against Google
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Arts & Entertainment
Edgar Allan Poe’s letter pleading for $40 from editor sells 173 years later for $125,000
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New England
Maine man who fired gun was having mental health issues, witness says
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Election 2020
Pence rallies northern Maine voters as presidential campaign enters final weeks
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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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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.
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.
More than 25 percent of Maine voters have already cast their ballots
The latest data on absentee voting shows that Democrats continue to far outpace Republicans in requesting and returning absentee ballots.
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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