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Senate Republicans block domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate
Sen. Susan Collins is among the no votes as Democrats’ first attempt at responding to recent back-to-back mass shootings has failed in the Senate.
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Nation & World 10:13 PM
Collins exploring bipartisan compromise on gun safety measures
Collins says she is optimistic a compromise can be found after the initial meeting of 4 Republican and 4 Democratic senators.
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They smeared blood on themselves, hid and watched their teachers get shot. These are the survivors’ stories
Officials have said at least 17 children were hospitalized with injuries, though it’s unclear how many of those survived.
Business
CMP to seek 3-year rate hike that would raise average bill by $10
Schools and Education
Faculty members question payout to new UMA president who withdrew from job
Life & Culture
Don McLean drops out of performance at NRA convention
Local & State
Portland officials push state for coordination of services for asylum seekers
As state housing officials make plans for a temporary emergency shelter for homeless people in Portland and long-term housing for asylum seekers in three communities, Portland's mayor and interim city manager say statewide coordination is also needed.
Arts & Entertainment
South Portland actor who took off in original ‘Top Gun’ has left Hollywood behind
Feature Obituary
On Munjoy Hill, master tailor Evangelista Donatelli is remembered as a perfect fit
Editorials
Our View: Putting more guns on the street was a choice
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Nation & World Posted: 11:18 PM
Grieving husband dies after wife is slain in Texas rampage
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 10:57 PM
Boston Pops July Fourth show returning for first time in three years
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 10:42 PM
Depeche Mode founding keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies at 60
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Nation & World Posted: 10:33 PM
Parole recommended for California follower of Charles Manson
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Varsity Maine Posted: 10:03 PM
Local roundup: Mt. Ararat boys lacrosse nets win over Edward Little
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Varsity Maine Posted: 9:49 PM
Thursday’s high school roundup: Thornton Academy notches 10th straight win
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Varsity Maine Posted: 9:38 PM
Baseball: Scarborough stays hot, thumps Deering for fifth straight win
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 9:38 PM
South Portland actor who took off in original ‘Top Gun’ has left Hollywood behind
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Business Posted: 9:18 PM
Millions to travel for Memorial Day weekend amid record-high gas prices
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Nation & World Posted: 8:36 PM
Biden to console families in Uvalde, press for action
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Sports Posted: 8:24 PM
Sports Digest: Maine drops opener in America East baseball tournament
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Nation & World Posted: 8:16 PM
Daughter and her best friends ‘are all gone now,’ dad says
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Life & Culture
Don McLean drops out of performance at NRA convention
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Politics
Republican candidate for Maine House blames ‘liberal teachers’ for Texas school shooting
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Nation & World
After Texas shooting, Republicans face online anger over NRA money
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Local & State
Three FedEx delivery vehicles crash on Route 111 in Alfred
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Nation & World
Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school, where gunman’s rampage killed 19 children, 2 teachers
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Local & State
Criticism of Gov. Mills mounts in Portland over asylum seekers
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Business
Portland-based Covetrus to be taken private in $4 billion deal
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Times Record
Red’s Eats in Wiscasset will be featured on Netflix series
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Nation & World
At least 19 children killed in Texas elementary school shooting
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Feature Obituary
On Munjoy Hill, master tailor Evangelista Donatelli is remembered as a perfect fit
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Business
Sen. Susan Collins blocks NOAA nominee’s confirmation to protest new lobstering rules
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Local & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine
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Nation & World
Coronavirus mutant now dominant in U.S. contains ghost of pandemic past
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Arts & Entertainment
Did Harry Styles record part of his latest album in Maine?
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Local & State
State seeks dismissal of ACLU lawsuit alleging broad failure to adequately represent poor criminal defendants
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Business
Millions to travel for Memorial Day weekend amid record-high gas prices
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Times Record
Court records detail police response to alleged Bath killing
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Politics
Republican candidate for Maine House blames ‘liberal teachers’ for Texas school shooting
Today's Letters
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Cops & Courts
Reward offered for information in theft of 14 handguns from Waterville shop
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Arts & Entertainment
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies
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New England
New Hampshire man found guilty of murder in beheading case
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Nation & World
Kevin Spacey to face four sex assault charges in Britain
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Nation & World
Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis
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Nation & World
Trump loses appeal, must testify in New York civil probe
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Business
CEO pay rose 17% in 2021 as profits soared; workers trailed
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Local & State
A 2nd hepatitis A warning is issued this week in central Maine
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New England
It’s only taken 329 years to pardon the last Salem ‘witch’ who wasn’t
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
Savoring the sweet spot before the tourist season
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Arts & Entertainment
Vinalhaven shines, again, in Chris Van Dusen’s latest children’s book
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Outdoors
Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount
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South Portland actor who took off in original ‘Top Gun’ has left Hollywood behind
Whip Hubley played a hot-shot fighter pilot in the 1986 movie but is in no hurry to see the sequel, which opens Friday. These days, he acts with southern Maine theater groups and works at a construction firm.
Delta cutting flights due to staffing, COVID-19, weather disruptions
Delta's cutback of its summer flight schedule comes after similar moves by other airlines facing staffing issues including American, JetBlue and Spirit.
NRA stages big gun show in Texas days after school massacre
Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the 3-day firearms industry marketing event.
Local roundup: Mt. Ararat boys lacrosse nets win over Edward Little
Kaiden Getchell scores five goals for Eagles.
Thursday’s high school roundup: Thornton Academy notches 10th straight win
Baseball: The top-ranked Trojans improve to 13-1 with a 10-3 victory over Marshwood.
Maine Voices: Mental illness is one key factor in mass shootings. And we should address it now.
In our schools, among law enforcement and in our jails, we must invest in identifying and treating behavioral health issues – before the next tragedy.
The Wrap: Collaborative dinner to honor Chef Larry Matthews Jr., Scratch Baking Co. reopens (it’s about time!)
Also, Freeport gets a farmers market, a book is launched (over a few good brews), and Maine Lobster Week returns for a second year.
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.
Topsham resident urges town manager to approve LGBTQ pride crosswalk
Topsham's Assistant Town Manager Mark Waltz said a rainbow-painted crosswalk may be a liability. Meanwhile, the town of Brunswick is looking for two motorcyclists who defaced that community's pride crosswalk.
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