Community News:
Portland City Council approves sending $133.1 million school budget to voters
The council approved the budget recommended by the school board after efforts to reduce the impact of school spending on the tax rate failed.
Nation & World
After Ukraine visit, Collins expresses solidarity, support for U.S. military aid to Ukraine, NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
Local & State
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
Local & State
Portland’s Lincoln Middle School principal requests leave of absence after student protest
Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
Arts & Entertainment
Farnsworth fetches $1.5 million in sale of second Lynne Drexler painting
Local & State
Heart of Biddeford wins national award for community revitalization
Editorials
Our View: ‘Great replacement’ lie runs deep in Republican politics
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Nation & World Posted: 7:28 PM
Two Maine teens trapped after beach sand collapses in New Jersey
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Sports Posted: 7:21 PM
Warriors trying to return to glory against up-and-coming Mavericks
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Nation & World Posted: 6:46 PM
With echoes of Trump, Republicans splinter over $40 billion for Ukraine
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 6:32 PM
K-9 featured in Netflix’s ‘Rescued by Ruby’ euthanized
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Boston Celtics Posted: 6:28 PM
Celtics will be without Marcus Smart, Al Horford in Game 1 against Miami
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Nation & World Posted: 6:24 PM
Defendant testifies he falsely confessed to killing teacher
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Business Posted: 6:18 PM
Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
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Local & State Posted: 6:15 PM
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
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Sports Posted: 6:15 PM
Sports Digest: Austria upsets Czech Republic in hockey world championships
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Nation & World Posted: 6:07 PM
Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain
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Sports Posted: 5:40 PM
PGA Championship: Tiger Woods says he’s all about majors, a strong rebuke of Mickelson
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Local & State Posted: 5:36 PM
Maine secures $24.2 million to address contaminated sites
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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
Portland’s Lincoln Middle School principal requests leave of absence after student protest
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Business
Some seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers
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Schools and Education
Penn State administrator named next president of USM
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Local & State
New Portland shelter policy creates budget, housing worries for neighboring communities
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Business
L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
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Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
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Local & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
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Business
State environmental staffers back power line permit in advance of postponed board meeting
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Arts & Entertainment
Nonprofit board fires DaPonte String Quartet musicians, changes mission
May 13
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Cops & Courts
Judge sets $200,000 bail for Limington man awaiting a new murder trial
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Local & State
Maine hospitals report another increase in patients with COVID-19
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Business
Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
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Nation & World
Mariupol on verge of falling to Russians, as Ukrainian fighters leave steel plant
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Nation & World
Two Maine teens trapped after beach sand collapses in New Jersey
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Local & State
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
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Local & State
Catholic bishop criticizes bill that would have guaranteed abortion access
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Local & State
South Portland High continues remote learning because of staff shortages
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Nation & World
In Buffalo, Biden mourns victims, says ‘evil will not win’
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Arts & Entertainment
South Portland Housing Authority buys local artwork for new complex
Today's Letters
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Nation & World
House Democrats propose $28 million to address formula shortage
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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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Nation & World
Congress is taking UFOs more seriously, but many questions remain
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Local & State
Maine attorney general plans to sue over PFAS contamination
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Nation & World
Suspect charged in deadly California church shooting
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Local & State
Eight years after immigrating, 2 new Mainers fulfill dreams of graduating nursing school
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Business
Elon Musk says $44 billion deal won’t happen unless Twitter proves bot claims
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Local & State
Neither snow nor rain hold up the mail, but Maine potholes do
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Nation & World
‘Wrong person on trial’ in death, beheading of New Hampshire man, attorney says
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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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.
Markets shake off doldrums as traders get back to buying
Stocks rose steadily throughout the day and ended Tuesday with broad gains.
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.
Warriors trying to return to glory against up-and-coming Mavericks
No. 3 Golden State faces No. 4 Dallas in the Western Conference finals.
Softball: Kennebunk rallies past undefeated Biddeford in the seventh
The Rams score five runs in their last at-bat for a dramatic comeback victory over the reigning Class A South champs.
Our View: ‘Great replacement’ lie runs deep in Republican politics
Party leaders tolerate radical anti-immigrant ideology, even as it motivates racist massacres like last weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo.
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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