Community News:
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
Portland officials say some lanes need to be closed for paving work related to a massive sewer project in Back Cove.
Schools and Education
Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
Business
South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
Business
Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
Nation & World
After Kyiv visit, Sen. Collins expresses support for Ukraine military aid
Maine’s senior senator says a trip led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also was meant to signal support for Sweden and Finland’s NATO bids.
Varsity Maine
Bocce becomes latest addition to Unified sports at Maine high schools
Business
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
Editorials
Our View: Maine isn’t the West, but wildfires still a risk
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Nation & World Posted: 9:16 AM
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
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Nation & World Posted: 8:59 AM
Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial
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Columns Posted: 6:00 AM
Leonard Pitts: Silly me, I thought the 10 people murdered for being Black were the victims
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Maine Voices Posted: 5:00 AM
Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Bocce becomes latest addition to Unified sports at Maine high schools
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
DA incumbent Sahrbeck works well with people in recovery
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine Democrats should heed Maxmin’s message
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Maine isn’t the West, but wildfires still a risk
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Repudiate Fox host Carlson, message of hate
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Sahrbeck brings efficiency, compassion to Cumberland DA post
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Local & State
Portland’s Lincoln Middle School principal requests leave of absence after student protest
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Out & About
Which of these 10 attractions is the most scenic spot in southern Maine?
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Feature Obituary
Stephanie Colotti Ferrie, 43, showed her children a life of adventure and joy
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Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
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Local & State
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
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Editorials
Our View: ‘Great replacement’ lie runs deep in Republican politics
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Local & State
Heart of Biddeford wins national award for community revitalization
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Local & State
South Portland High continues remote learning because of staff shortages
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Letters
Firing of DaPonte String Quartet doesn’t reflect reality
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Schools and Education
Penn State administrator named next president of USM
May 16
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Local & State
Maine hospitals report another increase in patients with COVID-19
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Nation & World
Union man dies, sister rescued in New Jersey beach sand collapse
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Nation & World
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
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Politics
Takeaways: Election denier wins, bad behavior dooms U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn
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Politics
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
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Nation & World
Mariupol on verge of falling to Russians, as Ukrainian fighters leave steel plant
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Cops & Courts
Judge sets $200,000 bail for Limington man awaiting a new murder trial
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Nation & World
Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial
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Local & State
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
Today's Letters
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Nation & World
Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain
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Schools and Education
Incoming USM president shares vision for Lewiston-Auburn Campus
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Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
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Health care
Struggling to find baby formula? Here’s who can help.
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Lewiston-Auburn
High court affirms conviction of Bronx man in Lewiston domestic violence case
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Local & State
Catholic bishop criticizes bill that would have guaranteed abortion access
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Local & State
Communities across Maine secure $24.2 million to address contaminated sites
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Nation & World
Deaths on U.S. roads soared to 16-year high in 2021, but declined in Maine
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Local & State
Neither snow nor rain hold up the mail, but Maine potholes do
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
What abortion rights mean to me
Six Mainers explain why Roe v. Wade is important to them personally.
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Business
Some seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers
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Local & State
For asylum seekers in a city with a housing crunch, finding apartments is not easy
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South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
The company's founder told a manufacturing industry group that the nonlethal weapon was inspired by Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020.
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
Also, a one-day natural wine festival takes place in Freeport, and the Netflix show 'Somebody Feed Phil' will air an episode shot in Maine.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina hold key primary elections
Tuesday’s contests could ultimately determine how competitive the general election will be this fall, when control of Congress, governors' mansions and key elections posts are up for grabs.
Bocce becomes latest addition to Unified sports at Maine high schools
Unified sports are offered as co-ed athletic opportunities for students with developmental disabilities by the Maine Principals' Association in partnership with the Special Olympics.
Messalonskee boys lacrosse holds off resilient Oak Hill/Monmouth/Lisbon
Raiders make strong second half run, but Eagles hang on to take Class B/C crossover game.
Leonard Pitts: Silly me, I thought the 10 people murdered for being Black were the victims
But for 30 years – the last 15 in particular – much of U.S. politics has focused on the oppression of white Americans.
Eat & Run: Butchers & Bakers goes big in Brunswick
Find hearty sandwiches, prepared or made to order, in the renovated Tontine Mall space.
Maine Sports Hall of Fame Title IX Symposium
On Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. the Maine Sports Hall of Fame will present a panel discussion commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.
Which of these 10 attractions is the most scenic spot in southern Maine?
Peruse these beauties then pick your favorite.
Bath 5K to honor competitor in first 4-minute mile race
The George Dole Bath Rotary 4-Way 5K, which will start at 9 a.m. this Saturday at Morse High School, will honor George Dole, a local Rotarian who raced against track legend Roger Bannister in 1954.
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