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Portland school board rejected city’s offer to help with payroll problems
In an email exchange with Mayor Kate Snyder in October, former school board Chair Emily Figdor accused city officials of trying to exploit the problems for political purposes.
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Although the total number of employees who have been affected remains unknown, 140 employees have communicated outstanding payroll issues to the district, Superintendent Xavier Botana said.
Politics
Gov. Mills proposes $450 relief checks as part of heating assistance package
Portland Sea Dogs
Portland Sea Dogs sold to group that has gone on minor league baseball buying spree
Local & State
Invasive emerald ash borer prompts Portland to remove damaged ash trees
Business
Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster
Cops & Courts
Federal prosecutor pleads guilty to OUI
Criminal records for Michael J. Conley, an assistant U.S. Attorney, were made public Tuesday after his attorney responded to inquiries about the case by withdrawing a motion to hide identifying portions of his file.
Business
The Wrap: LB Kitchen’s move nears, Purple House opens for a pop-up
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: Portland Museum of Art’s new wing must not make old mistakes
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Columns Posted: 6:00 AM
Leonard Pitts: There’s no ‘both sides’ to shredding the Constitution
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Portland school district creates disarray by fiscal ineptitude
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Girls’ hockey: Teams to watch in southern Maine
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
The Wrap: LB Kitchen’s move nears, Purple House opens for a pop-up
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Republicans in U.S. House, Senate must take stand against Trump
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Toy Fund Posted: 4:00 AM
Nonprofit agencies extend reach of Toy Fund
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Girls’ hockey: Players to watch in southern Maine
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Chain’s end to Maine lobster sales ignores industry’s sustainability record
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Girls’ hockey: Falmouth, Scarborough become latest schools to form a co-op
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Photo of swan amid trash underscores need to reuse containers
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Commentary: Strengthen the child tax credit before expanding it
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Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM
Maine Voices: Portland Museum of Art’s new wing must not make old mistakes
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Cops & Courts
Falmouth man says assailants beat, robbed him during home invasion
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Lewiston-Auburn
Standout Lewiston graduate, Bowdoin freshman dies from allergic reaction
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Politics
Gov. Mills proposes $450 relief checks as part of heating assistance package
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Portland Sea Dogs
Portland Sea Dogs sold to group that has gone on minor league baseball buying spree
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Local & State
Portland school board rejected city’s offer to help with payroll problems
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Feature Obituary
Patrick Metro, 37, always showed up for the people in his life
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Business
In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
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Local & State
Portland prepares to implement new rent control ordinance, charter revisions
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Local & State
Former Kennebunk-based school district employee files civil suit claiming sex harassment
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Outdoors
Mainer becomes one of the oldest hikers to complete Pacific Crest Trail
December 4
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Business
Tell us about your housing costs and how they have affected your life
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Local & State
Biddeford man in critical condition after being hit by van in Massachusetts
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News
Maine will get millions in federal money to mitigate climate change
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Local & State
South Portland moves to ban flavored tobacco products
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Election 2022
Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
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Health care
Influenza cases in Maine doubled in the last week
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Schools and Education
UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search
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Times Record
Midcoast schools close for deep cleaning after outbreak of respiratory illness
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Local & State
State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
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Toy Fund
Nonprofit agencies extend reach of Toy Fund
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Local & State
See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine
Today's Letters
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Business
Congress drops media bargaining bill amid Facebook, industry blowback
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Politics
Trump’s Constitution remarks put McConnell, Republicans on defense
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Nation & World
Scathing report urges major changes at FDA, including possibly breaking up agency
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Business
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
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Cops & Courts
Poland man charged with murder of brother
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Nation & World
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military
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Politics
New Jan. 6 special counsel subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed
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Nation & World
Florida beach erosion uncovers wooden ship from 1800s
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Local & State
Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Waterville
Editors' Picks
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Schools and Education
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
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Arts & Entertainment
Freeport teenager welding metal sculptures with a message
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Local & State
For one Portland couple, frustration follows as promise of rent assistance falls short
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Federal prosecutor pleads guilty to OUI
Criminal records for Michael J. Conley, an assistant U.S. Attorney, were made public Tuesday after his attorney responded to inquiries about the case by withdrawing a motion to hide identifying portions of his file.
The Wrap: LB Kitchen’s move nears, Purple House opens for a pop-up
Plus, Izakaya Minato wins plaudits for an oyster dish.
Gov. Mills proposes $450 relief checks as part of heating assistance package
Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders have been trying to find agreement on a relief package that can get bipartisan approval on Wednesday, allowing the aid to be sent to struggling Mainers this winter.
Girls’ hockey: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Cheverus/Old Orchard Beach/Kennebunk/Windham returns a talented squad and looks like the team to beat in the South region.
Girls’ hockey: Players to watch in southern Maine
Several sophomores and juniors are included in our list of players to keep your eyes on this season.
Leonard Pitts: There’s no ‘both sides’ to shredding the Constitution
A pox on every reporter, editor, anchor or producer who fails to take seriously this new threat presented by Donald Trump.
Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster
The lawmakers' bill would penalize companies such as Whole Foods that refuse to buy Maine products because they don't carry a stamp of approval from a third party.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with the Ballroom Thieves
This virtual conversation with the musicians took place on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Live Music Lineup: Solstice tunes, Ballroom Thieves and a tribute to Elton John
The Midcoast-based Ballroom Thieves headline the State Theatre in Portland on Friday.
Brunswick council opts for budget sidewalk option to avoid tax hike
Though the vast majority of residents at Monday's public hearing lobbied for all-brick sidewalks in Brunswick's downtown, a split Town Council went with a cheaper brick-hybrid option to avoid tax increases.
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