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Historic cold front forces Mainers indoors

Some took to shelters and warming centers Friday, while others bundled up and limited outdoor activity. Forecasters say temperatures in Portland would reach 16 below overnight, but rebound into the 30s by Sunday.

Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers

Local & State

Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer

Arts & Entertainment

Another twist in the never-ending LOVE saga

Health care

Fentanyl, the fast-acting and incredibly lethal opioid, killed more than 500 Mainers last year

Local & State

Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight

Opinion

Our View: This is what it takes to open a warming shelter?

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Our View: This is what it takes to open a warming shelter?
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Heartless response to Nichols death by Portland officials
Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine Voices: Clicking and scrolling will do nothing to improve our world
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Is there a Utqiagvik, Maine?
Homes Posted: 4:00 AM

Cozy up with these four winter home scents
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Silver Sneakers worth its weight in gold
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:57 PM

Lil Wayne, Dr Dre, Missy Elliott honored at pre-Grammy event
Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:57 PM

Disney explores sale of more films, TV series to rivals
Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:57 PM

Owners urged to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:56 PM

Unexpected job surge confounds Fed’s economic models
Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:55 PM

EU prepares more Russia sanctions as Kremlin readies offensive

Business

U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
Local & State

Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy injured in Sebago arrest
Local & State

Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead
Local & State

Massachusetts man in serious condition after rollover on turnpike in Saco
Local & State

Delta Ambulance looks to impose new fee on 14 central Maine towns, making more than $600,000 in revenue
Local & State

Heat gun cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan
Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: Brunswick finds a rhythm, takes down Marshwood in Class A South battle
Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River
Arts & Entertainment

These musical Mainers up for Grammys are heading down the red carpet

Local & State

See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine

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Heartless response to Nichols death by Portland officials

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Chinese balloon soars across U.S.; Blinken scraps Beijing trip
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Sixth officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
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American killed in Ukraine was working as humanitarian medic
Nation & World

U.S. moves to lift protections for Rocky Mountain grizzlies
Cops & Courts

Two plead guilty to disrupting flight diverted to Maine
Business

Disney explores sale of more films, TV series to rivals
Business

Unexpected job surge confounds Fed’s economic models
Nation & World

Reform advocates: Racial bias spreads even among minority police
Business

Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing with 2018 Tesla tweets

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Maine’s seafaring history marred by long-ignored, disgraceful chapter

Local & State

Troubling history of Malaga Island takes on added significance a century later

Food

Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland

Restaurant critic Andrew Ross’ picks for the area’s top restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars.

Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer

The number of food trucks in the parking lot will be fewer, but some additional spots will open up at the nearby Amethyst Lot.

Owners urged to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed

The government issues a 'Do Not Drive' advisory for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators.

Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers

Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.

Celtics fall to Suns, lose for fourth time in six games

Phoenix scores the first eight points of the fourth quarter to stop a rally by Boston and win, 106-94.

Local roundup: Mt. Ararat girls basketball tops Kennebunk

Morse boys basketball stumbles at Lincoln Academy.

Commentary: Falling electric car prices don’t help low-income Americans

Knocking $10,000 off a $60,000 car matters little to low-income households; it's more than they ever could – or would – spend on a car.

The Wrap: Coletti’s in Biddeford makes Yelp’s list of 100 best pizzerias

Also, Kennebunk's Auntie's House brings its Whoopie Balls to Portland; Readable Feast New England awards Maine writers; fire damages Apres, and more.

Join us at the 2022 Photos of the Year Opening Reception

Join us at the Portland Public Library on Friday, Feb. 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows

See rock and Americana duo Muddy Ruckus at One Longfellow Square on Friday.

Federal funds could spur long-sought Midcoast bike path

Local town leaders and cycling advocates are renewing a push to connect Brunswick, West Bath and Bath with a safe, bikeable path.

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