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Maine art students mourn the loss of their senior theses

by Bob Keyes May 31, 2020May 28, 2020

The experience of showing their art in a professional setting is more important than graduation to some.

Local & State

State presses pause on training new police officers

by Matt Byrne May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

The Maine Criminal Justice Academy had to cut short its in-person training of the latest class and is still working out how to restart the program for the next class of prospective officers.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: It’s protective equipment, not a political symbol – put on your mask

by Richard West Special to the Telegram May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

Question business managers and owners who don’t enforce orders, praise ones who do – and perfect your shocked stare.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Gov. Mills right to pause restaurant reopening

by The Editorial Board May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

In counties where the coronavirus is spreading, it makes sense to keep people safe.

Local & State

Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative

by Gillian Graham May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.