Community News:
Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
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Maine businesses optimistic about summer season with eased restrictions
One hotelier said that getting news of the changes was like being given 'a Christmas gift in March,' but it also came with new concerns and fears.
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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.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Biden, Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate has narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
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EXCLUSIVE
Angus King: $1.9 trillion COVID bill meets the moment
This legislation gets help to the people who need it most, including 10,000 Maine children who will be lifted from poverty.
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Maine CDC reports 185 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Vaccine eligibility was widened this past week to school staff members, and Maine is relaxing travel and business restrictions ahead of the tourist season.
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Religion and Values
Maine Catholic churches will increase capacity this month
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Schools and Education
With larger gatherings allowed, Maine schools rethink graduation plans
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Nation & World
The Latest: Arizona lifts capacity limits; 19% vaccinated
Food
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
Food and Wine magazine includes three Maine bakeries on its list of 'The Best Bagels in America.'
Local & State
Ice fishing derby on Maine lake funds students’ spring celebration
Schools and Education
State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Business
Maine bar owners cautious about reopening after year of closure
Politics
Deal on state tax exemption implodes as Republicans balk at supplemental budget
Democrats support a bill to reduce tax liability for businesses and individuals who received federal COVID-19 relief loans or benefits, but Republicans are pushing for more.
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Sports Posted: 10:20 PM
Sports Digest: Westwood grabs lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Sports Posted: 9:56 PM
NHL roundup: Capitals’ Wilson faces hearing after questionable check
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Varsity Maine Posted: 8:36 PM
Saturday’s high school roundup: Greely turns back Falmouth in girls’ basketball
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College Posted: 7:39 PM
Saturday’s college roundup: Holmes leads Indiana to record-setting win
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Local & State Posted: 7:21 PM
Ice fishing derby on Maine lake funds students’ spring celebration
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Nation & World Posted: 6:21 PM
Biden getting first shot at making mark on federal judiciary
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Politics Posted: 6:14 PM
Manchin, key Senate swing vote, boosts West Virginia’s hopes
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Politics Posted: 6:12 PM
Biden’s quiet style belies ambitions beyond undoing Trump legacy
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Nation & World Posted: 5:47 PM
Investigation finds communications between lawmakers, Capitol rioters
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 5:30 PM
Grammys to partner with Berklee, ASU for study on women in music
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Sports Posted: 5:28 PM
Kyle Larson settles in with Hendrick Motorsports as NASCAR heads to Las Vegas
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Nation & World Posted: 5:24 PM
‘Vaxi Taxi’ in U.K. takes stab at reducing vaccine disparity
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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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Food
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
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Local & State
Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
March 4 -
Local & State
Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
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Politics
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
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Local & State
Well-known TV reporter will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police
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Cops & Courts
Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
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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
Maine reports 225 new virus cases, no additional deaths
Yesterday at 8:33 AM
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given
261,548
Percent of Maine population
19.46%
Fully vaccinated
145,398
Percent of Maine population
10.82%
Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine
Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
How can I get vaccinated?
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Nation & World
Investigation finds communications between lawmakers, Capitol rioters
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Local & State
Maine labor department warns of social media scams
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Sports
Sports officials optimistic that new gathering limits are ‘a step in right direction’
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Cops & Courts
Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction
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Politics
Maine senators split on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
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Nation & World
Officer’s trial could reopen intersection where Floyd died
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Local & State
Back Cove project will cause Exit 7 ramp closures
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Nation & World
Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge
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Nation & World
Time change approaches: Don’t get caught sleeping
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Local & State
New bill that targets press is part of a nationwide push
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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’
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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Ice fishing derby on Maine lake funds students’ spring celebration
Ice fishermen compete for cash prizes on Cobbossee Lake in an event to raise money for Cony High School's project graduation.
Best bagels in U.S.? Look right here in Maine
Food and Wine magazine includes three Maine bakeries on its list of 'The Best Bagels in America.'
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.
Sports Digest: Westwood grabs lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Lee Westwood picks up three shots with two long putts late in the third round, moving one stroke ahead of Bryson DeChambeau and Corey Conners.
Girls’ basketball: South Portland ends skid, upends NYA
The Class AA Red Riots halt a five-game losing streak, pulling away late to hand Class C North Yarmouth Academy its first loss.
Sierra Club Maine: The power of community organizing and the truth about fracked gas
The withdrawal of Summit Natural Gas’ planned midcoast pipeline extension is a win for our health, our planet and our economy.
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he's working on a new venture.
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.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Keep Us Around’ by Now is Now
The rock song was inspired by a Stephen King pandemic novel along with the actual pandemic.
Topsham funding the majority of road upgrades near Aroma Joe’s project
Selectmen Thursday voted to spend up to $20,000 toward a $34,000 upgrade to the intersection and sidewalk at Monument Place and Second Street.
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