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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.

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

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.
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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

Schools and Education Posted: 12:00 AM

‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching
Schools and Education Posted: 12:00 AM

‘Steep learning curve’: Educators are finding rewards amid the challenges of pandemic teaching
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:57 PM

Piscataquis County man accused of killing dad’s cat with a frying pan
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 7:19 PM

Sadness, nostalgia on Scarborough Downs’ last race day
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 6:46 PM

Dunlap reflects on myth of broad voter fraud as tenure ends
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 6:22 PM

Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Maine Crime Posted: Yesterday at 4:18 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Maine CDC reports low coronavirus numbers after holiday break

Politics

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

Sadness, nostalgia on Scarborough Downs’ last race day
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

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Local & State news

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
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

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.

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.