Coronavirus and crime coverage caught the eyes of our readers this year. Here are the 25 stories that most grabbed your attention:
2021
Posted inLocal & State, News
2020 ended as the warmest year on record in Portland
The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine may alter vaccination plan for oldest seniors, essential workers at highest risk
The state reported 376 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Monday, as vaccinations continued.
Posted inNation & World
Trump rewarding loyalists Nunes, Jordan with Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump is set to present one of the nation’s highest civilian honors to two of his most outspoken congressional allies.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: U.S. health officials say they plan to stick with two-dose vaccine regimen
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Ascension to legislative leadership is bittersweet for Talbot Ross
Rachel Talbot Ross, a Portland Democrat, is the first Black person in state history to serve in a leadership role in the Maine Legislature.
Posted inThings to Do
Things to Do: All about art and photography
See virtual exhibits and partake in a Zoom conversation with Chris Newell from the Abbe Museum.
Posted inLocal & State
Front-line medical workers prepare for second vaccine doses
They say they experienced no trouble with the vaccines, and are asking Mainers to keep taking precautions as officials work to immunize the population.
