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Waterville Opera House to stream production of ‘Almost, Maine’ online

The play 'Almost, Maine,' written by John Cariani, a native of Presque Isle, is the first revenue earning show the opera house has put on since March.

Local & State

Maine CDC reports low coronavirus numbers after holiday break

But the public health agency announces one more death of a person with COVID-19 and says 125 patients are hospitalized statewide, an increase of six since Friday.
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Dam construction project deemed cause of contamination issue in Skowhegan

Officials at Maine Water Co. believe they have pinpointed what caused the "do not drink" order in Skowhegan earlier this month.

Coronavirus continues surge

Health care

Several Maine hospitals report record numbers of COVID-19 inpatients

Local & State

Facebook group for COVID-19 victims puts ‘a name to the number’

Local & State

Testing capacity ‘crunched’ in some areas as demand increases, COVID-19 cases surge

Some students at Vassalboro Community School, Winslow Jr. High to shift to remote learning

Local & State

Couple killed in Waterville crash remembered as dedicated public servants

Local & State

Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta

Local & State

As coronavirus alters typical holiday plans, Richmond-area residents create new Thanksgiving traditions

Maine Crime Posted: 4:18 PM

Central Maine Nov. 28 police log
Varsity Maine Posted: 4:11 PM

Field hockey wrap-up: Without playoffs, teams this season focused on the bright side
Business Posted: 4:05 PM

Central Maine business briefs: Skelton Taintor & Abbott welcomes Reeve Wood to the firm
Local & State Posted: 3:57 PM

Some students at Vassalboro Community School, Winslow Jr. High to shift to remote learning
Local & State Posted: 2:08 PM

Dam construction project deemed cause of contamination issue in Skowhegan
Local & State Posted: 10:30 AM

Maine CDC reports low coronavirus numbers after holiday break
Editorials Posted: 4:10 AM

View from Away: Biden builds a solid foreign policy team
Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM

Today’s editorial cartoon
Bicentennial Posted: 4:00 AM

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 28
Columnists Posted: 4:00 AM

Commentary: A modest proposal for taking partisanship out of the federal judiciary
Community Posted: 1:04 AM

Second edition of KLT’s hiking guide available Dec. 1
College Posted: Yesterday at 10:47 PM

College football: Book leads Notre Dame to 31-17 win over North Carolina

Amy Calder

Reporting Aside: Finding hope in the holidays
American Journal

As COVID-19 hits Buxton PD, chief takes on patrol duty
Local & State

Inmate at Maine State Prison in Warren dies
Local & State

Future of The Downs takes shape as racing era ends
Local & State

Driver charged in New Hampshire crash that kills Maine man
Bicentennial

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 28
Local & State

Week In Photos Nov. 22-27, 2020

today's letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor

We’re more alike than we are different
Letters to the Editor

Lives lost to virus take immeasurable toll
Letters to the Editor

Trump leading a new Lost Cause

Local & State news

Maine Crime

Central Maine Nov. 28 police log
Local & State

Some students at Vassalboro Community School, Winslow Jr. High to shift to remote learning
Life & Culture

For outgoing director, Maine Arts Commission fellowships reflect breadth of the best
Local & State

Couple killed in Waterville crash remembered as dedicated public servants
Business

Main Street Skowhegan extends Small Business Saturday to Dec. 5
Local & State

After six-month wait, Richmond moving to next step of RSU 2 withdrawal process

Sports roundup

Varsity Maine

Field hockey wrap-up: Without playoffs, teams this season focused on the bright side

Sports

Soccer wrap-up: Rule changes dominated the 2020 conversation

Sports

Flag Football wrap-up: Season left many coaches, players longing for the real thing

Annual Messalonskee Thanksgiving dinner served through pickup, delivery due to COVID-19

Beginning at 11 a.m., people in cars lined up outside the high school to receive hot meals that included roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert.

As coronavirus alters typical holiday plans, Richmond-area residents create new Thanksgiving traditions

While some still gathered en masse, many people found different ways to celebrate in smaller ways and even without turkey as the centerpiece of the traditional meal.