Local & State
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Polar dip fundraisers go virtual, but you can still join the … fun?
The health risks posed by COVID-19 were deemed too great for organizations like Maine Special Olympics and the Natural Resources Council of Maine to gather large groups for an icy plunge, so they figured out other ways.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Maine road deaths up in 2020 despite fewer motorists amid pandemic
The overall number of crashes dropped by about 9,000 compared to 2019.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Biddeford man convicted for fatal drunk-driving crash dies in prison
David LaBonte, 63, was serving a 10-year sentence for manslaughter after crashing into a family of bicyclists, killing the father and badly injuring a 17-month-old son in 2013.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
State may change vaccination plan to protect older residents sooner
With Maine's case numbers and hospitalizations remaining high, Gov. Janet Mills extends the 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, casinos, theaters and other ‘amusement venues.’
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
The Press Herald’s most-read stories of 2020
Three issues dominated the news this year: The coronavirus pandemic, a nationwide reckoning with systemic racism and racial injustice and the presidential election. That manifested in the stories that caught our readers' attention, from the impact of COVID-19 on Maine society and business, to the state's efforts to address racist place names long forgotten. Here are the top stories that Press Herald readers dove into this year.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Donors grateful to be part of toy fund tradition
Many send notes of thanks along with their donations.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Do your teeth hurt more than they used to? You’re not alone
Dentists say they are seeing more patients with chipped teeth and jaw pain as pandemic stress spurs an increase in tooth grinding.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Maine foundation sells rights to catalog of legendary songwriter Bob Crewe
The songbook includes hits like 'Big Girls Don't Cry' and 'Lady Marmalade.'
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
Proposed bill would upgrade Androscoggin River’s water classification
River advocate Peter Rubins said if approved, the reclassification would become law in time for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which marked the beginning of the river restoration effort.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2020
Maine People’s Party plans to start enrolling members this week
A new, progressive political party hopes to become a force in state and national politics.
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