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Pace of new COVID infections continues post-Thanksgiving rise

by Eric Russell and Colin Woodard December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

The delta variant continues to drive a surge in infections in Maine as the new omicron variant is being detected elsewhere in the country.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

‘The fire that’s here’: U.S. is still battling delta variant

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press December 2, 2021

As the new variant omicron is drawing attention, the extra-contagious delta accounts for practically all cases in the U.S.

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For women’s tennis, being on right side of history can be a lonely place

by PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Commentary: The WTA, by pulling out of China tournaments with concerns about Peng Shuai, has gone where other major sports have not dared to venture.

Times Record, Uncategorized

Renaissance Voices returns to stage for holiday show

by The Times Record December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

After a quiet two-year hiatus, Renaissance Voices is returning to the stage for a Christmas show. The popular ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Cathedral of St. Luke, 143 State St. in Portland. Current health restrictions will be enforced for everyone’s protection and comfort. […]

Times Record, Uncategorized

Christmas season kicks off at the Nickels-Sortwell historic home

by The Times Record December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Christmas at Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House kicks off with Wiscasset’s Holiday Marketfest Dec. 3-5. The first floor of this Federal-style mansion will be decked out in gorgeous greens and floral designs by floral designer Laura L. Tibbetts of Damariscotta’s Midcoast Blooms. Guides will be on hand with stories of the house while you […]

Times Record, Uncategorized

Gingerbread Spectacular slated for weekend of Dec. 16

by The Times Record December 1, 2021December 2, 2021

Boothbay’s 15th annual Gingerbread Spectacular is set to start Dec. 16 at the Opera House. The tradition of showing off gingerbread houses and castles is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 16-19. Novice and experienced bakers will design and build gingerbread structures to enter in this year’s event. Those interested in entering the […]

Maine, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Recall effort targets two board members in Kennebunk-area school district

by Rachel Ohm November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Residents behind the effort cite a variety of reasons, including teacher attrition, increases in human resources spending and the lack of a school board curriculum committee.