The union that represents Sanford firefighters says 3 of its members have tested positive, and other firefighters waited 3 days for results.
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Insight: Not our Pearl Harbor, but our Somme
World War I’s bloodiest battle denotes the scope of the societal shifts necessary to combat COVID.
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Capt. Brian LeFebvre: Birthday is time to recognize Coast Guard’s key role in coastal Maine
Amid today’s pandemic-driven challenges, our can-do service culture – much like Maine’s Dirigo-rooted mentality – keeps us going.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Our state’s election clerks run a tight ship
From the perch of a poll-watcher, a writer finds the whole process ‘gloriously boring.’
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Thunderstorms bring hail, rain, power outages to southern and central Maine
Plowable hail fell in Sanford and damaged hundreds of vehicles at an auto dealership.
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Teenagers lead the way in Black Lives Matter movement
Nationally and in Maine, young people of color are leading protests and asking their local leaders to address systemic racism.
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With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands
Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.
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Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers
Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
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Four people arrested in Sanford, unrelated to Saturday’s peaceful protest
Those taken into custody were wanted on a variety of charges, including a probation violation, being a fugitive from justice, and drug possession, Maine State Police say.
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With protest expected, Sanford imposes nightly curfew this weekend
The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, police said.