The decision comes in response to various local, state and federal authorities asking people not to travel to the nation’s capital at that time.
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Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth couple killed in turnpike crash
Geoffrey and Elizabeth Gattis’ car was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer Tuesday when traffic slowed following a police pursuit on the Maine Turnpike in York County.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In historic vote, House impeaches president for the second time, on a charge of inciting insurrection at Capitol
Ten Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in passing the measure quickly on a vote of 232-197.
Posted inMaine
Maine shifts vaccine strategy to focus on older residents, high-risk patients, emergency workers
The virus continues to spread rapidly even as Maine works to vaccinate as many health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities as it can.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump’s Republican wall eroding ahead of impeachment vote
Trump’s weakened standing among his own party will come into sharper focus on Wednesday when the House is expected to impeach the president.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Live Video: Watch the House open 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump
President Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming the first president to be impeached twice, as lawmakers move quickly to punish him over last week’s deadly Capitol attack
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Vaccination programs should be flexible
Equity is important, but requirements designed to promote fairness should be reconsidered.
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
Thomas Smaha, 77, longtime owner of Smaha’s Legion Square Market in South Portland
Mr. Smaha began working at the family grocery when he was 14, took over the business in 1969 and operated it for 43 years.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: COVID causes temporary closures, and 64 Pine St. is finally leased
Plus, foods to soothe pandemic anxieties, from doughnuts to plant-based dinners.