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‘Democracy has prevailed’: Biden calls for unity in his inauguration as nation’s 46th president
Minutes earlier, Kamala Harris, the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency, was sworn in as the nation's first female vice president.
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Maine reports 675 new COVID-19 cases, 6 additional deaths
Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, will brief the media at 2 p.m. today
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Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
The developer of multiple real estate projects, including the Chandler Wharf condominiums, was convicted in 2016 of illegal campaign donations and is facing other charges.
Total
Pct. of 18+ population
First doses
74,760
6.8%
Second doses
17,248
1.5%
Total doses sent to Maine as of Jan. 20
155,800
Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Census Bureau.
GRAPPLING WITH CORONAVIRUS
Transfer of power
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Nation & World
On Day One, Biden signs 15 orders targeting Trump’s legacy
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Nation & World
On immigration, Biden unveils reform bill, issues orders on border wall and census
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Nation & World
Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel
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Nation & World
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: ‘Even as we grieved, we grew.’
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Bill Nemitz
Bill Nemitz: The day America blessed itself
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Nation & World
‘Just move on’: Republicans grapple with post-Trump future
Business
Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market
Business
Opponents of $1 billion CMP power line have enough signatures for referendum
Local & State
Facing scrutiny for social media posts, Maine Capitol Police chief temporarily replaced
Food
Stay warm with a cold one at these Maine breweries
Editorials
Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity
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Nation & World Posted: 12:40 PM
Vatican convicts its former bank chief of embezzling millions
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Sports Posted: 12:10 PM
NFL notebook: Brady can boast plenty of success against Green Bay’s defensive coordinator
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Do This Posted: 12:00 PM
Press Play: Listen to ‘Problems’ by Drive by Todd
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Local & State Posted: 11:59 AM
Probate court says AG has right to seek accounting of Indiana’s estate
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Boston Celtics Posted: 11:58 AM
Celtics notebook: Marcus Smart blasts refs, then Joel Embiid fires back after 76ers win
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Local & State Posted: 11:46 AM
Yarmouth to consider the benefits of removing Royal River dams
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Nation & World Posted: 11:36 AM
‘Just move on’: Republicans grapple with post-Trump future
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Sports Posted: 11:33 AM
MLB notebook: Twins bring in J.A. Happ on one-year, $8 million deal
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Sports Posted: 11:16 AM
Sports Digest: McIlroy starts season-opener in Abu Dhabi with 8-under 64
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Nation & World Posted: 11:03 AM
Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel
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Business Posted: 10:19 AM
Jobless claims remain high in Maine amid unrelenting pandemic
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Local & State Posted: 10:19 AM
Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility
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Business
State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules
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Local & State
Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
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Local & State
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
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Local & State
More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues
January 19 -
Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
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Food
As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
January 17 -
Local & State
Maine diverting 500 vaccine doses from CVS to independent pharmacy
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Times Record
Phippsburg police chief rescues injured snowy owl
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Nation & World
Here’s your schedule of events for the Biden inauguration
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Local & State
Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?
January 18
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Local & State
Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility
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Business
Jobless claims remain high in Maine amid unrelenting pandemic
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Rescuers pull ice skater out of Thompson Lake in Oxford
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Local & State
Yarmouth to consider the benefits of removing Royal River dams
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Feature Obituary
Jason Shaw, 44, former finance and sales manager at Portland Volvo
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Local & State
Probate court says AG has right to seek accounting of Indiana’s estate
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Business
Judge says he’ll rule soon on Portland hazard pay challenge but expects an appeal
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Local & State
Portland council holds private meeting with attorney over needle exchange rules
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Nation & World
Vatican convicts its former bank chief of embezzling millions
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Nation & World
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
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Nation & World
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead
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Local & State
Wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 expanding in Maine
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Business
U.S. jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
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Schools and Education
At Biden’s request, Education Department extends pause on student loan payments
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Lewiston-Auburn
Divided Androscoggin commissioners bristle over masks, COVID protocols
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
Echoes of the past and the long road ahead for racial justice
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Local & State
‘We’re still around’: Young activists continue to push for racial equity
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Local & State
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Opponents of $1 billion CMP power line have enough signatures for referendum
It’s the second referendum drive aimed at stopping the project.
NFL notebook: Brady can boast plenty of success against Green Bay’s defensive coordinator
Tom Brady faces Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who in various positions has lost eight straight games against Brady-led teams.
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
Commentary: Will Republican senators risk as much for democracy as Russia’s Navalny?
The opposition leader was poisoned by the Kremlin but has returned to Moscow to fight for free elections, as exiting Trump still lies that U.S. elections were rigged.
The Wrap: Pizza, beer, and (gluten-free) brownies
Bam Bam Bakery finds a new home, Brickyard Hollow Brewing delivers pizza, and Portland will get another brewery.
Like a Boss: Jay Mazelsky, President and CEO of IDEXX
Join us Friday, Jan. 22 at 1:00 p.m. when Lisa DeSisto sits down with Jay Mazelsky of IDEXX.
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