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May 19, 2013

Portland program clears path to college for immigrants

City schools provide guidance for those unfamiliar with the complex system of SATs, student aid and more.

May 17, 2013

Sen. King tours scene of Lewiston fires

'I am going to see if there is some way to help,' he says, adding there may be some money available through the Federal Housing Administration.

May 16, 2013

'Magnificent' Portland landmark reopens

The Custom House, where merchants paid taxes 140 years ago, shows off its $2 million renovation.

May 14, 2013

Maine panel opposes marijuana legalization

Opponents see it as a danger to society and in conflict with federal law, but the plan isn't dead yet.

May 10, 2013

Newspaper for Maine islands publishes last edition

The Island Times covered stories about the Casco Bay islands that didn't interest larger papers.

May 7, 2013

Boys, women, officer team up to save life after Portland train accident

The police chief credits 'top-notch citizens' for helping to save the life of a man run over by a train.

May 5, 2013

Man who lost leg jumped onto train

Police say 19-year-old Matthew Morris of Portland fell off the moving train and was run over.

May 4, 2013

Boy arrested in latest Lewiston fire

A 12-year-old is the second to be charged with setting a major fire last week near the city’s downtown – and the number of homeless rises.

April 29, 2013

Maine panel pares gun-control bills to five

The legislators are appraising proposals touching on concealed weapons and expanded background checks.

April 29, 2013

A place for Lewiston's displaced

With state and community help, the city has nearly finished the process of relocating fire victims.