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December 10, 2020

MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis

Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
Published
December 9, 2020

U.S. surpasses 3,000 deaths in a day for the first time; Britain issues warning on Pfizer vaccine

British regulators cite a danger to those with a history of 'significant' allergic reactions as the FDA moves ahead with its review in the U.S.
Published
December 9, 2020

Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road

Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state's quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.
Published
December 9, 2020

Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks

The House embraces a one-week extension of government funding that's expected to easily pass in the Senate.
Published
December 9, 2020

Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller U.S. cities

Opposition to face-covering mandates is flaring amid an epic surge in deaths, hospitalizations and infections.

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Published
December 9, 2020

Delays over, UMaine women excited for season opener

The Black Bears will play their first game since March 8 when they travel to Providence College for a Thursday afternoon matchup.
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December 9, 2020

First adult-use marijuana store in Kennebec County opens in Waterville

Sweet Dirt, an Eliot-based company, opened Wednesday in the former Pine Cone Gift & Furniture Shop on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
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December 9, 2020

Mainers urged to stay vigilant as vaccines arrive, and for a long time afterward

People who are injected with the vaccines still may be able to harbor and spread the disease, one reason face masks could be part of American life well into 2021, and maybe beyond.
Published
December 9, 2020

Pingree presses federal agency to investigate relief loan to Maine business that may not exist

The congresswoman wants answers about a $1.2 million Paycheck Protection Program loan to Common Ground Organic Farm, which organic farmers including Pingree had never heard of before the Portland Press Herald reported on it.
Published
December 9, 2020

Community gathers to honor teen who died by suicide, encourage those struggling to reach out

Spencer Smith, 16, took his own life last week. On Tuesday, his family and loved ones gathered for a vigil in his memory and to share a simple but strong message: Speak up if you are struggling.