A late spring frost, a devastating drought and labor troubles wrought by the coronavirus pandemic conspired to make 2020 a difficult year for the wild blueberry producers who harvest the fruit in the nation’s northeastern corner
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Maine CDC reports 30 new cases of coronavirus, one more death
The state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been growing in recent weeks, along with outbreaks in York and Oxford counties.
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On this date in Maine history: Sept. 19
Sept. 19, 1775: With the Revolutionary War having begun the previous spring, Col. Benedict Arnold sets sail from Newburyport, Massachusetts, with his expeditionary force bound for Quebec City. The Arnold Expedition has been waiting for three days, delayed by unfavorable wind and then the accidental grounding of one of Arnold’s ships in the channel to […]
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Former Maine Med official from Falmouth indicted for fraud
Joshua Cory Frances was indicted on federal wire fraud, federal program fraud and other charges for allegedly impersonating a Homeland Security employee to illegally purchase two boats, an SUV and other equipment from the U.S. government.
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16 employees at Rumford paper mill test positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday, four had tested positive at the ND paper mill in Rumford for the coronavirus, and 12 more were added Thursday.
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Small Augusta protest against systemic racism draws visit from Gov. Janet Mills
Jerry Laber, organizer of Central Maine Against Systemic Racism, said the group is looking to bridge the gap between government officials and protesters.
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First volume of Barack Obama’s memoir coming Nov. 17
Even with a substantial list price of $45, “A Promised Land” is virtually guaranteed to sell millions of copies.
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NFL notebook: Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson are 2021 Hall of Fame candidates
They are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Big Ten changes course, aims for October start to football
Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.
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At least 1 dead, hundreds rescued from Hurricane Sally
One county sheriff estimates that thousands will need to flee rising waters in the coming days.