Community News:
Maine DOE removes LGBTQ lesson plan at heart of anti-Mills TV ad
The state Department of Education determined the online video lesson was inappropriate for kindergarteners.
Local & State
Federal CDC urges resumption of mask-wearing
Outdoors
Winter ticks intensify their assault on moose in northwestern Maine
Local & State
Central Maine Power workers rescue 2 people from burning Richmond house
Local & State
At MaineHealth facility in Portland, people with autism learn life skills
Local & State
Biddeford approves development agreement for 216-unit apartment complex
Demand for rental units is at an all-time high in Biddeford, where downtown revitalization has sparked new interest in the city.
Local & State
Child safety advocates look to keep heat on state agency throughout the summer
The plan to keep pressuring state officials to reform practices and the culture within the state's beleaguered child protection services.
Editorials
Our View: Pepper-spray device poor choice for Maine group’s innovation honor
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Business Posted: 7:15 AM
Park away from buildings: Engine fire risk prompts Ford SUV recall
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
At MaineHealth facility in Portland, people with autism learn life skills
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Don’t swallow fearmongering about Maine schools
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Republican Party has failed nation’s working class
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
Eric Stiles named head of Friends of Acadia
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Sen. Collins should restore protection for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Meetinghouse Posted: 4:00 AM
Barbara Kautz, York: A short road trip with the world’s best sport
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Pepper-spray device poor choice for Maine group’s innovation honor
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Sahrbeck has earned another term as Cumberland DA
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Meetinghouse Posted: 4:00 AM
Sandra Crompton Messier, China: Our big fat family reunion
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Interim Portland Chief: Responding to overdoses, officers prioritize saving lives
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Local & State
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
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Business
South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
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Schools and Education
Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
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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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Out & About
Which of these 10 attractions is the most scenic spot in southern Maine?
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Local & State
Portland’s Lincoln Middle School principal requests leave of absence after student protest
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Local & State
Maine hospitals report another increase in patients with COVID-19
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Politics
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
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Business
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
Yesterday at 4:00 AM
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Local & State
Flu makes a late-season surge in Maine, Shah warns
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Arts & Entertainment
Make it a jam-packed summer with these outdoor concerts
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Local & State
Union man, 18, who died in New Jersey beach sand collapse remembered as ‘tech nut’
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Local & State
Philanthropic organization hands out $1.5 million in grants to Maine nonprofits
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Nation & World
Surrendering Ukrainian troops in Mariupol face interrogation, uncertain fate
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Local & State
Vandals destroy kiosk on scenic overlook in Rangeley
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Schools and Education
Board, parents seek answers about how Portland middle school protests went awry
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Local & State
Man charged with using hammer to shatter windshields of 4 Saco cruisers
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Local & State
Lane closures planned for the next five weeks at busy I-295 exit in Portland
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Business
South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
Today's Letters
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Business
Park away from buildings: Engine fire risk prompts Ford SUV recall
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Health
A third of the nation should consider wearing masks again, officials say
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Lewiston-Auburn
Video: Strong winds fuel woods fire in Auburn
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Politics
House passes domestic terrorism bill after Buffalo shooting
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Local & State
Cumberland County Jail inmate tries to escape during hospital visit
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Business
Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
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Business
Biden’s burdens grow amid sagging global economy
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Business
Moms seeking baby formula tire of being told to ‘just breastfeed’
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Local & State
South Portland considers gender-neutral bans on nude swimming, public indecency
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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At MaineHealth facility in Portland, people with autism learn life skills
The $14.5 million, 28,000 square-foot Glickman Lauder Center, which opened in August, 2021, serves 600 to 700 patients, mostly outpatients, but also has a K-12 school.
New ‘disinformation’ board paused amid free speech questions
While the Disinformation Governance Board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a Department of Homeland Security advisory council that's expected to make recommendations in 75 days.
NBA roundup: Curry scores 21 as Warriors beat Mavs 112-87 in Western Conference finals opener
Dallas' Luka Doncic scores 20 points, but was just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
Wednesday’s boys’ high school roundup: South Portland extends lacrosse winning streak to 6
Beckett Mehlhorn scores five goals as the Red Riots roll to an 11-2 win over Portland.
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
Also, a one-day natural wine festival takes place in Freeport, and the Netflix show 'Somebody Feed Phil' will air an episode shot in Maine.
Watch here: Varsity Maine Live at 8 p.m. Thursday with Cathie and Jess Connors
Join our sports reporters as they discuss the latest news in high school sports. Their guests this week are Waynflete girls' lacrosse coach Cathie Connors and her daughter, Jess, a senior on the team.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See psychobilly act Reverend Horton Heat in Portland on Friday.
Battle of the Books motivates young Midcoast readers
On Thursday evening, Woolwich Central School will host the 25th annual Battle of the Books, a reading competition for Midcoast elementary school students.
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