Smaller work-release facility takes shape at former Down East prison

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February 28, 2021

Smaller work-release facility takes shape at former Down East prison

The Downeast Correctional Center housed about 140 inmates before it was abruptly closed by then-Gov. Paul LePage, who sought to consolidate and cut costs.
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February 28, 2021

Portland police seek help in unsolved homicides

Darien Richardson and Bryan 'Kage' Garcia are among several victims whose cases Portland police are still trying to solve.
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February 28, 2021

Maine CDC reports 142 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

A newly approved vaccine from Johnson & Johnson will arrive in Maine 'in a few short days,' DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says.
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February 28, 2021

Maine takes vaccinations to seniors in independent living facilities

Nearly 70 small clinics will be held this week for older Mainers who might face challenges getting to vaccination site.
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February 28, 2021

Costly power grid upgrade to boost renewables will test Maine’s commitment

It's becoming clear that achieving Maine's climate goals is going to require a makeover of its electric grid on a scale that hasn't happened since the 1970s.
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February 28, 2021

As coronavirus cases fall, schools feel pressure to add more in-person learning

With vaccines on the horizon and many families pushing for more in-person time, Maine school districts still face challenges with staffing and meeting physical distancing requirements.
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February 28, 2021

Pandemic hasn’t completely brought curtain down on student performers

Maine school drama groups, choruses and bands have dealt with limitations on practicing and performing by rehearsing over Zoom and putting together productions online, but restrictions are starting to loosen.
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February 28, 2021

Maine Arts Commission says hiring head of its board, though unusual, is the right move at a crucial time

David Greenham will step down from the board to begin a two-year term as the interim executive director.
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February 27, 2021

Head-on collision in Naples injures four

Icy roads contributed to that and other crashes Saturday evening, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
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February 27, 2021

Maine to order 11,500 doses of just-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine

State officials announced the pending order Saturday evening, hours after Johnson & Johnson's vaccine gained federal authorization.