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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.

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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Local & State

Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday

Merchants at multiple small businesses said they're trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.

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

News

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes

Schools and Education

‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching

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

News Posted: 4:00 AM

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM

Our View: Mainers have much to be thankful for
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
J.P. Devine Posted: 4:00 AM

On the Edge: A bubble for two
Premier Property Posted: 4:00 AM

Single-level living, water views and beach access form a flawless combination
Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM

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

The Maine Millennial: Our survival depends on learning from COVID
Columnists Posted: 4:00 AM

Commentary: Nurses are crucial to the pandemic response. Why aren’t they on Biden’s COVID-19 board?
Bicentennial Posted: 4:00 AM

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 29
Sports Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Bill Nemitz Posted: 4:00 AM

Bill Nemitz: Are we ready to roll up our sleeves?
Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine Voices: To strengthen our communities, learn to listen differently

J.P. Devine

On the Edge: A bubble for two
Local & State

Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
Politics

Dunlap reflects on myth of broad voter fraud as tenure ends
Local & State

Sadness, nostalgia on Scarborough Downs’ last race day
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
Bicentennial

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 29

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

News

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
Sports

Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Bill Nemitz

Bill Nemitz: Are we ready to roll up our sleeves?
Schools and Education

‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching
Schools and Education

‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching
Local & State

Piscataquis County man accused of killing dad’s cat with a frying pan

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

Main Street Skowhegan extends Small Business Saturday to Dec. 5

To help promote small businesses in the Skowhegan area, Main Street Skowhegan has extended Small Business Saturday to #ShopSmall Week with chances to win gift cards.

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

If Regional School Unit 2 approves the revised agreement from the town, the next step in the town's effort to leave the school district would be a review by the Maine Department of Education.