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Erin Carroll, Clay Colehouse, Jessica Goblin, Travis Victorio, Mary Fitzell

Nation & World, Uncategorized

How social distancing works and what it means for you

by MIKE STOBBE Associated Press March 16, 2020

In this time of coronavirus and accompanying preventive measures, simple questions have suddenly become complex.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Biden wins Washington primary, capturing 5 out of 6 Big Tuesday states

by Associated Press March 16, 2020

Joe Biden also won the Democratic presidential primaries in Missouri, Mississippi, Michigan and Idaho.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January

by Staff Report March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Biden commits to picking woman as running mate if nominated

by MEG KINNARD Associated Press March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Asked the same question, Bernie Sanders didn’t definitively commit but said, “In all likelihood, I will.”

Sports, Uncategorized

NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season

by BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer March 15, 2020March 15, 2020

By a close vote, NFL players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Uncategorized

One step left in Belgrade Village project

March 15, 2020March 13, 2020

Letter

Bicentennial, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

On this date in Maine history: March 15

by Joseph Owen March 15, 2020March 30, 2020

March 15, 1820: Maine is admitted to the Union as the 23rd U.S. state. It had been part of Massachusetts until then. William King (1768-1852), of Bath, is declared acting governor until elections can be held in April. King later wins that election. Statehood was achieved in Congress through the Missouri Compromise, which allowed Maine to become […]