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The show must go on: Lakewood Theater opens, despite pandemic

On the shores of Lake Wesserunsett in Madison, Lakewood is the oldest continuously operating summer theater in the United States.

Local & State

Gardiner officials to review limit on number of retail marijuana shops

Community groups and residents are asking for additional limits on the number of marijuana outlets allowed in the city's downtown as the adult-use market gets ready to launch. Others say the market will determine how many shops the city will have.
Local & State

Maine senators have sharply different takes on Trump’s executive actions

Sen. Susan Collins criticizes congressional Democrats for blocking the extension of unemployment benefits, while Sen. Angus King says the president has moved the country closer to an 'elected monarchy.'

MAINE CONFRONTS PANDEMIC

Local & State

License plates, pet names and maybe babies will be lasting reminders of pandemic

Some people are naming pets to recall the joy they've brought during a dark time, others have vanity plates that show frustration, and we all might be seeing babies with names like Hope and Patience soon.
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Local & State

Maine CDC reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

When taking into account cases subtracted from previous days, Maine had a net of seven new cases on Monday.
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Local & State

Maine health providers plan early and aggressive flu shot campaigns

MaineHealth may be giving its 22,000 employees the flu shot early to try to avoid hospitals filling up with flu and COVID-19 patients this winter.
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More heat, humidity to kick off the week

This has been one of the warmest summers on record through most of the northeast. The trend continues as we push into the middle of August.

Local & State

Invasive milfoil from Annabessacook Lake found in Jug Stream

Representatives of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed and Maine DEP are planning to treat Annabessacook Lake next Monday with an herbicide.

Politics

Democrats maintain large lead in voter registration in Maine

Following an unusual July 14 statewide primary, registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in Maine by more than 90,000 voters and are expanding the largest voting bloc in the state for the first time in more than three decades.

Business

Job search requirements resume for laid-off Mainers

Looking for a job, a typical requirement for receiving jobless aid, was waived in the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arts & Entertainment

Whom does the view of Katahdin belong to?

An observation tower put up for hikers changed the view for artists, a conflict that could continue with more development in the area.

Schools and Education

‘I just hope we do it the right way’ Maine students talk about returning to classroom

With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they'd like to be back in the classroom, but they're equally concerned about safety.