Community News:
EXCLUSIVE
With Maine tourism season here, growing number of out-of-state visitors are testing positive
Figures updated by the Maine CDC hours after the Press Herald reported that only outdated numbers were available show a near quadrupling in the pace of new cases in the last 11 days of June.
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Another 45 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine but no new deaths
Maine continues to add several dozen coronavirus cases a day as the number of out-of-state visitors is expected to increase.
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State pulls plug on music festival at Brunswick campground
Promoters hoped to win state approval for Summer Jam Camp Out 2020 by promising to spread people out among campsites to minimize large gatherings. The state rejected that idea.
Grappling with the coronavirus
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Nation & World
How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with COVID-19 risks in their everyday lives
When and where they wear a mask, would they go to the gym, get their hair cut, travel on an airplane?
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Business
Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes
Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a 'devastating' economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.
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Nation & World
The Latest: Judge rules that Hawaii’s quarantine is reasonable during pandemic
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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Sports
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
Kneeling during the national anthem is a hot topic in pro sports again as America gets set to celebrate a pandemic-clouded Fourth of July holiday.
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Sports
Washington football team undergoing ‘thorough review’ of its name
FedEx, the title sponsor of the Washington team’s stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.
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Politics
Maine lawmakers urge colleagues to prioritize bills aimed at ending systemic racism
Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.
Politics
Gideon reports $8 million fundraising haul, more than double amount raised by Collins
Maine's U.S. Senate contest is already the most expensive race in state history and is likely to draw tens of millions more before the November elections.
Business
Hancock County – with one virus death – reels from pandemic’s blows to the lobster industry
Hopes for a recovery anytime soon are dim because prices already typically fall in July.
Local & State
Fireworks concerns draw Portland police to community meeting in East Bayside
Portland police have received complaints of fireworks directed at buildings, people and vehicles in the neighborhood.
Local & State
More people will be allowed in Maine courtrooms starting next week
But the courts are still working on making virtual hearings accessible to the public.
Local & State
The Great Fire of 1866 destroyed a third of Portland. We take an interactive look back.
See photos and a video and read historical accounts of witnesses and survivors of a calamity that changed the city forever.
Editorials
Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth
Even though many traditional events won't happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
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Business Posted: 4:21 PM
Fireworks sales are booming
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Sports Posted: 4:02 PM
Trout unsure he’ll play in 2020 because he’s ‘very concerned’ about COVID-19
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Sports Posted: 3:59 PM
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:54 PM
Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly file for divorce
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:47 PM
Union tells actors not to work on pandemic film ‘Songbird’
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Boston Celtics Posted: 2:21 PM
Boston’s Hayward plans to leave NBA bubble for birth of child: ‘It’s a pretty easy decision for me’
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Sports Posted: 1:53 PM
Sports Digest: Former marathon record holder banned for missed tests
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 1:45 PM
Multiple Red Sox players positive for coronavirus after initial testing as training camp opens
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College Posted: 1:18 PM
Unable to afford coronavirus testing, some colleges are canceling football
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Politics Posted: 1:09 PM
Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary
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Nation & World Posted: 12:47 PM
How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with COVID-19 risks in their everyday lives
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Sports Posted: 12:19 PM
Washington’s NFL team launches thorough review of controversial nickname
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Local & State
Mills beefs up mask-wearing mandate, exempts 3 more states from quarantine, testing rules
July 1 -
Health care
With Maine tourism season here, growing number of out-of-state visitors are testing positive
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Local & State
State investigates small outbreak at BIW, awaits Long Creek test results
June 29 -
Bill Nemitz
Collins stumbles over another promise made - and broken
July 1 -
Local & State
Another 34 coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
June 30 -
Local & State
State pulls plug on music festival at Brunswick campground
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Times Record
Longtime Brunswick retailer closes doors, latest business to leave Maine Street
Yesterday at 4:50 PM
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Politics
Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary
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EXCLUSIVE
Health careCOVID-19 hospitalizations stay low across much of Maine
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Business
Positive test prompts Honey Paw and Eventide Oyster Co. to close temporarily
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College
Former UMaine coach, Brunswick native McCallie won’t return as Duke’s women’s coach
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: July 3
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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Nation & World
More Secret Service agents test positive for coronavirus
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Local & State
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
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Nation & World
From big cities to backyards, July 4 not usual blowout bash
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College
Students on campus give hope for college sports this fall
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Do This
Listen to ‘Queen of Silver Linings’ by Amy Allen
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Business
Maine jobless claims continue to ease amid phased reopening of businesses
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Local & State
Westbrook will allow fireworks for Fourth of July, as drought eases
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Nation & World
Rise in hospital patients in South and West is cause for concern
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Nation & World
Heart conditions drove spike in deaths beyond those attributed to COVID-19, analysis shows
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