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Postal workers’ union says up to 80,000 letters were held back Monday in southern Maine
Under a new policy handed down from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, trucks left the mail behind at a local distribution center, according to the union.
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Democrats maintain large lead in voter registration in Maine
Both major parties have their highest enrollments in at least 30 years, but Democrats are gaining members at a faster clip, driven in part by recent presidential and U.S. Senate primary elections.
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Gov. Mills says Trump executive action on jobless aid vague, insufficient
The action would make states pay for one-quarter of the $400-per-week enhanced jobless benefit, but it is unclear how the program would be implemented.
Grappling with the coronavirus
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Local & State
Maine CDC reports another COVID-19 death, 6 new cases
Maine has the second-lowest current virus prevalence in the country, and after state health officials updated previous case numbers, the net increase in Maine on Tuesday was only 1 new case.
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Nation & World
The Latest: Worldwide virus cases double in 6 weeks, topping 20 million
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Business
McConnell’s fight for a liability shield is a key hitch as talks stall
McConnell and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Monday exchanged blame but no new ideas on breaking the deadlock.
How is the coronavirus affecting you?
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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.
Local & State
Federal judge throws out blood sample in fatal Acadia crash
Three people died last August in the crash on the Park Loop Road, and the driver is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter.
Local & State
Falmouth police renew search for missing Richmond woman
Anneliese Heinig disappeared in November 2019 only days after posting two cryptic messages on Facebook. Her vehicle was found abandoned on the shoulder of Interstate 295 in Falmouth two days before she was reported missing.
Cops & Courts
Police arrest two men in connection with Westbrook shooting
Each is charged with aggravated reckless conduct following an investigation into the shooting on July 26.
Local & State
Falmouth closes beach after fishing boat spills fuel
The closure of the northern section of the beach near Town Landing could last for several tide cycles.
Nation & World
Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find
In a recently published study, the researchers unveiled a simple method to evaluate the effectiveness of various types of masks.
Editorials
Our View: Sen. Collins, fellow Republicans need to get serious on COVID bill
Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
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Sports Posted: 3:02 PM
Inaugural Maine Event golf tournament set to bring out the state’s best competitors
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Business Posted: 2:46 PM
Surging virus cases make U.S. a weak link in global economic recovery
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Sports Posted: 2:37 PM
UMass calls off football as Big Ten, Pac-12 continue discussions
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Nation & World Posted: 2:24 PM
Worldwide virus cases double in 6 weeks, topping 20 million
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Nation & World Posted: 2:20 PM
Man shot near White House had shouted threats, sources say
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Health care Posted: 1:51 PM
Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford adjusts to life inside the NBA bubble
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Local & State Posted: 1:36 PM
Lawsuit challenges use of checkpoints miles from Canadian border
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Nation & World Posted: 1:22 PM
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report says
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Nation & World Posted: 12:53 PM
When summer jobs vanished in pandemic, students lost more than money
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Nation & World Posted: 12:44 PM
Voting in five states opens with no wait times, smooth ballot processing
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Business Posted: 12:25 PM
McConnell’s fight for a liability shield is a key hitch as talks stall
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Local & State Posted: 11:44 AM
Federal judge throws out blood sample in fatal Acadia crash
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Business
Postal workers’ union says up to 80,000 letters were held back Monday in southern Maine
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Schools and Education
Federal appeals court sides with Cape Elizabeth High School student in free speech case
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Local & State
Artist who loved sailboats identified as man found dead near Wells Harbor
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Local & State
Maine senators have sharply different takes on Trump’s executive actions
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Business
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mills by Sunday River Brewing and other businesses
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Schools and Education
Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall
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Times Record
Two foxes attack Woolwich man
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Ask ME
Is it called Back Cove or Back Bay?
Yesterday at 4:00 AM
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Local & State
Portland council approves make-up of charter commission
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Nation & World
Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest
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Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston man who was shot playing disc golf in Turner sues course’s neighbor
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Health
Coronavirus may affect younger children differently from older ones
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Local & State
Watch our exclusive virtual events
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Local & State
Portland seeks applicants to address systemic racism
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Business
Surging virus cases make U.S. a weak link in global economic recovery
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Nation & World
Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security
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Nation & World
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report says
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Nation & World
Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
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Politics
Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of U.S. politics
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Nation & World
Man shot near White House had shouted threats, sources say
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Nation & World
Voting in five states opens with no wait times, smooth ballot processing
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Local & State
Lawsuit challenges use of checkpoints miles from Canadian border
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