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 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.
Local & State
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
Schools and Education
Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
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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Sports Posted: 9:55 PM
Sports Digest: Austria upsets Czech Republic in hockey world championships
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Portland Sea Dogs Posted: 9:54 PM
Dogs’ Murphy rebounds from rocky start to get first win
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Politics Posted: 9:53 PM
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
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Sports Posted: 8:52 PM
NBA notebook: Orlando Magic win NBA draft lottery
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Schools and Education Posted: 8:47 PM
Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
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Nation & World Posted: 8:46 PM
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un faces ‘huge dilemma’ on aid as virus surges
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News Posted: 8:37 PM
High court affirms conviction of Bronx man in Lewiston domestic violence case
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Sports Posted: 8:31 PM
State Department pushing to see Griner, NBA commissioner weighs in
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Nation & World Posted: 8:24 PM
Election 2022: Budd, Beasley to face off for N.C. Senate seat
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College Posted: 8:04 PM
Tuesday’s college roundup: Caleb Manuel, Cole Anderson in contention at NCAA golf regionals
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:58 PM
Tuesday’s high school roundup: Kennebunk softball rallies to beat Gorham in extras
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 7:58 PM
Tom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix ‘Greatest’ roast
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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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Nation & World
Union man dies, sister rescued in New Jersey beach sand collapse
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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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Local & State
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
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Politics
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
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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
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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Health care
Struggling to find baby formula? Here’s who can help.
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News
High court affirms conviction of Bronx man in Lewiston domestic violence case
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Local & State
Maine attorney general plans to sue over PFAS contamination
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Local & State
Maine secures $24.2 million to address contaminated sites
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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
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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Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
Superintendent Xavier Botana said the district is still processing the protests at Lincoln and Lyman Moore middle schools last week. The school board plans to hold a workshop to discuss the matter at its June 7 meeting.
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.
Astros homer five times in second inning, beat Red Sox, 13-4
Boston starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gives up nine runs in the second inning.
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.
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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