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At least 19 children killed in Texas elementary school shooting

The governor says the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old man, also died and was believed to be killed by responding officers.

Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction

A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal's request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.

Local & State

Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say

Local & State

Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers

Local & State

Staff shortage taking a toll on employees at Portland’s city-run long-term care facility

Local & State

Influential Portland gallery owner June Fitzpatrick dies at 83

Editorials

Our View: University system damaged by chancellor’s missteps

Nation & World Posted: 11:24 PM

Search for U.S. Supreme Court leaker falls to former Army colonel
Nation & World Posted: 10:33 PM

In U.S. House races, Greene and McBath win; Cuellar in runoff
Nation & World Posted: 9:25 PM

Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
Local & State Posted: 9:23 PM

Three FedEx delivery vehicles crash on Route 111 in Alfred
Nation & World Posted: 9:22 PM

After mass shootings in 2018 and 2019, Texas lawmakers made it easier to get guns
Politics Posted: 9:17 PM

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Republican primary in Georgia
Posted: 9:16 PM

NBA notebook: Giannis, Jokic, Doncic, Booker, Tatum on All-NBA first team
Local & State Posted: 8:52 PM

Investigators search for cause of fire that destroyed hotel in Boothbay Harbor
Local & State Posted: 8:39 PM

Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers
Varsity Maine Posted: 7:58 PM

Baseball: South Portland shuts down Falmouth, 7-0
Varsity Maine Posted: 7:51 PM

Baseball: Marshwood shuts out Westbrook, 5-0
Nation & World Posted: 7:08 PM

Pandemic-weary Americans plan for summer despite COVID surge

Local & State

Investigators search for cause of fire that destroyed hotel in Boothbay Harbor
Local & State

Maine reports big drop in COVID hospitalizations
Local & State

Three FedEx delivery vehicles crash on Route 111 in Alfred
Cops & Courts

Buxton man’s trial for threatening to kill Jewish people ends in mistrial
Nation & World

Former Portland police chief running for Michigan governor may not qualify for primary
Business

After 3 months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
Business

State board to take up power line permit appeal in mid-July
College

Bonny Eagle grad among top base stealers in college baseball
Local & State

Nonprofits call on state to coordinate housing and other services for asylum seekers
Times Record

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Politics

Maine's Republican congressional candidates split over Ukraine
Local & State

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Police say pantless jail escapee stole SUV involved in Auburn crash and Mechanic Falls chase

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Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers

A Portland city councilor says the governor has "largely ignored" the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administrations response "absolutely abysmal."

Walmart apologizes, pulls ‘Juneteenth ice cream’ after online backlash

Critics accused the retail giant of commercializing a solemn holiday meant to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Republican primary in Georgia

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of her committee assignments last year by House Democrats who accused her of spreading violent and hateful conspiracies.

Mavericks fight off elimination by beating Warriors, 119-109

Golden State can clinch the Western Conference finals by winning Game 5 at home on Thursday night.

Baseball: Marshwood shuts out Westbrook, 5-0

With a new look lineup and good starting pitching, the Hawks get a key win against one of the top-ranked teams in A South.

Our View: University system damaged by chancellor’s missteps

Dannel Malloy was supposed to bring political savvy to a key leadership job, but instead he’s made a lot of enemies.

Bar Guide: For a more subdued option on Wharf Street, go underground to Rathskeller

The dark, cozy tavern has an impressive cocktail program and good deals on food during happy hour.

Policy Matters: Women and Aging: A crisis unfolds

Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director of Maine Women’s Lobby, on June 7 as they explore the policies and innovations to help aging Mainers.