Regional News:
Stocks sink, bonds soar for 2nd day on fears that virus will stunt global economic growth
More companies warned that the outbreak will hurt their finances, including Mastercard and United Airlines.
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Businesses, health-care facilities and even schools are being urged to plan now for ways to limit the impact of the illness when it spreads further in the U.S.
Varsity Maine
Should Maine adopt instant replay in high school basketball?
Coaches weigh in on the question after a controversial game-winning basket in a regional championship that may have launched after time expired.
Local & State
Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center
The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can't be sent home, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
Business
Solar and wind power are pushing down electricity prices in New England
Generators pledge to sell power to the New England grid at prices that will be down more than 70 percent by 2023.
Business
Electric vehicle charging stations get a boost from Maine regulators
Pilot programs providing financial assistance will increase the number of stations by 120, roughly 50%.
Health care
Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine
The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.
Local & State
Donations pouring in as Maine vaccine referendum nears
With a week remaining before a statewide vote on the new vaccine law, pro-vaccination groups have raised $746,000, compared to $527,000 for groups working to overturn the measure.
Facing My Addiction
Understanding anger in addiction recovery
I locked my anger up in solitary confinement with my other emotions during a decade of drug use. Letting it back into the world has proven challenging.
Columns
Reps. Fay, Griffin: Real change is needed to save Maine’s long-term care workforce
Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.
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Boston Celtics Posted: 12:53 AM
Tatum scores 36 as Celtics down Trail Blazers, 118-106
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 11:03 PM
Tuesday’s boys’ hockey roundup: Edward Little shuts out Biddeford in Class A prelim
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:50 PM
NHL roundup: Rangers top Islanders in OT, 4-3
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:26 PM
Portland committee finalizes marijuana license proposal
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Boston Bruins Posted: Yesterday at 10:07 PM
Two quick second-period goals help Flames top Bruins, 5-2
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:07 PM
White House struggles to contain public alarm over coronavirus
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 10:01 PM
Boys’ hockey: No. 6 Capers storm past No. 3 Clippers to B South semifinals
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:18 PM
Maine man charged with child rape jailed in Massachusetts
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:15 PM
‘Time is everything’: World braces for spread of new virus
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College Posted: Yesterday at 9:11 PM
Tuesday’s college roundup: UNE women advance to tourney semifinals
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:11 PM
Maine bill seeks to protect children from drone surveillance
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:06 PM
Woman pleads guilty to lesser charge in fatal crash
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Business
State’s medical marijuana market much bigger than anyone realized
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Food
Azure Cafe in Freeport closing after 17 years
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Cops & Courts
Skowhegan woman accused of taking more than $10,000 from family business
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Local & State
Man struck, killed by train in Portland
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Local & State
Vaccine vote exposes a collision of individual, community rights
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Local & State
Portland leaders cautious as they review complex proposal for eastern waterfront
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Restaurant reviews
At CBG, the name hasn’t changed, but it’s a wholly new restaurant
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Bicentennial
Colony, Chapter II: Rivalry
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Local & State
Two people killed in separate snowmobile crashes in northern Maine
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Politics
Susan Collins complains about misleading campaign advertising
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Portland Downtown director to depart in June
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Local & State
Warden Service identifies woman killed in Rangeley snowmobile crash
February 23
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Schools and Education
Portland seeks way to finish school renovations despite funding shortage
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Business
LePage says he was paid to advocate for hydropower corridor
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Local & State
Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster
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Local & State
Victim of Farmington gas explosion moved to rehab
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Politics
Sanders faces attacks in Democrats’ clash on debate stage
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Local & State
Two years after 10-year-old’s murder, Maine still short of caseworkers for children
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Business
Lobstermen may see relief from steep Chinese tariffs
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Local & State
News Center Maine television studio evacuated because of reported gas leak
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Local & State
Missing Pennsylvania man found safe 2 days after his car turned up in Owls Head
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Ask ME
Why are parts of Route 302 called Roosevelt Trail?
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Cops & Courts
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
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Nation & World
Desperate to stop spread of virus, countries limit travel
MorE NEws
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Local & State
Maine bill seeks to protect children from drone surveillance
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 25
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Politics
Senate candidate leaves Green party to lower barrier to Maine ballot
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Business
Driver in fatal Tesla crash was playing video game
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Nation & World
Bipartisan group of 70 former senators urges current class to fix broken Senate
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Business
Thirty-nine states launch investigation into Juul’s marketing
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Cops & Courts
Westbrook man pleads guilty to distributing images of minors engaged in sex acts
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Lewiston-Auburn
Worker at Auburn Big Lots set couch afire, then put out fire, police say
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Nation & World
Ousted former Egyptian President Mubarak dies at 91
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