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Gray-New Gloucester student, 13, hit by truck while getting off bus

The student, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries, according to police.

Over 100 small businesses urge Maine lawmakers to pass paid family leave bill

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Last-minute bill would allow Maine tribes to benefit from federal laws

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Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty, advocates say

Local & State

Developer seeking new site to create shelter for asylum seekers

Local & State

Maine could be the seventh state to legalize composting human remains

Local & State

6 takeaways from our ‘Long Way Home’ series

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Teens hospitalized after roof collapses on grounds of abandoned Rhode Island mansion
New England Posted: 10:29 PM

Man dies while trying to board subway train in Boston
Nation & World Posted: 10:18 PM

Brian Shul, fighter pilot who soared after being shot down in Vietnam, dies at 75
Nation & World Posted: 10:15 PM

Trump’s legal team and Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial
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Sports Digest: Sea Dogs top Somerset’s loaded lineup, 3-1
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Prosecutor: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue killings hunted victims
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Last-minute bill would allow Maine tribes to benefit from federal laws
Nation & World Posted: 8:20 PM

Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness reaches Sweden
Cops & Courts Posted: 8:19 PM

Milford man shot by police last week now faces several charges
Varsity Maine Posted: 8:05 PM

Baseball: Cape Elizabeth beats Yarmouth on squeeze play in bottom of seventh
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DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump
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Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protects Sacklers from lawsuits

Local & State

Maine warns of poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada
Local & State

Investigators believe driver in fatal crash went wrong way on Bucknam Road off-ramp
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Milford man shot by police last week now faces several charges
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Health insurer hack means questions but still few answers for Mainers
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Two teens arrested after chemical explosions in Brewer
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Politics

House rules panel advances debt ceiling and budget bill
Politics

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Police continue search for vandal who defaced memorial to Maine’s fallen officers
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Last-minute bill would allow Maine tribes to benefit from federal laws

Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the measure sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, which would not allow Maine tribes to operate a casino without special permission from the state, is a top priority for the legislative session that is nearing an end.

Over 100 small businesses urge Maine lawmakers to pass paid family leave bill

A letter to legislators and Gov. Janet Mills says there is strong support for the bill in the business community, despite concerns some have that the legislation would unduly burden small companies.

Biden, McCarthy race to woo lawmakers to pass debt ceiling package

Both tout a victory that appeared elusive just days ago.

Sports Digest: Sea Dogs top Somerset’s loaded lineup, 3-1

The Patriots have three players on rehab assignments from the New York Yankees.

Baseball: Cape Elizabeth beats Yarmouth on squeeze play in bottom of seventh

Jameson Bryant drives in the winning run as the Capers win 1-0 to grab the top seed in the Class B South tournament.

Commentary: Want a fair, effective federal policy to stabilize the disrupted climate?

You don’t have to imagine it. It’s an idea called carbon fee and dividend, or carbon cashback. And it’s already in effect in Canada. And Canadians love it.