Gun safety coalition launches campaign to get a red flag law on the Maine ballot
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The effort comes after lawmakers failed to advance an extreme-risk protection order bill in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston last October.
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Poll shows Theriault with edge over Golden in 2nd District race, Harris leading Trump
Business
Maine employers face heftier fines for labor law violations
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Maine home sales rose slightly in August
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Portland man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sherman Street shooting
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Portland leaders say Israel divestment vote was symbolic, but it has divided the community
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Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might try visiting two in one day.
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New England Patriots Posted: Yesterday at 11:40 PM
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
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Election 2024 Posted: Yesterday at 10:29 PM
Oprah hosts virtual rally, ‘Unite for America,’ for Harris
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Boston Red Sox Posted: Yesterday at 9:34 PM
Red Sox held to one hit in 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 9:27 PM
Thursday’s high school roundup: Gorham escapes with 5-3 win over Marshwood
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:58 PM
Kentucky sheriff charged in slaying of judge at courthouse
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Health Posted: Yesterday at 8:46 PM
State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:28 PM
Girls’ soccer: Cape Elizabeth blanks Yarmouth in duel of Class B powers
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:15 PM
Alaska man charged with threatening to kill 6 Supreme Court justices
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 8:04 PM
Varsity Maine football, field hockey, soccer, volleyball polls – Sept. 19, 2024
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Election 2024 Posted: Yesterday at 7:52 PM
Pro-Trump Georgia election board weighs new rules as critics warn of chaos
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Election 2024 Posted: Yesterday at 7:45 PM
Teamsters local unions in swing states rush to endorse Harris
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 7:22 PM
Shohei Ohtani becomes first player 50-50 player in MLB history
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Boy, 7, dies after collapsing at YMCA in Bath
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Portland man arrested after crashing on Maine Turnpike ramp, running from police
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Poll shows Theriault with edge over Golden in 2nd District race, Harris leading Trump
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Portland leaders say Israel divestment vote was symbolic, but it has divided the community
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Procedural argument delays Scarborough Council’s vote on Gorham Connector
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Portland Water District’s general manager steps down
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Missing phone logs, conflicting accounts hinder investigation into death of month-old in Milo
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Opinion
Opinion: In revamping Portland school buildings, community answered the call
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Letters
Harris offers a chance for a fresh start
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Maine Republicans launch attack ads in 4 state Senate races
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Maine will consider historic $30 million bond to repair and restore trails
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Cops & Courts
New Hampshire man convicted of assaulting 17-year-old Lebanon girl
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‘Safety issue’ on school bus closes road in New Gloucester
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Procedural argument delays Scarborough Council’s vote on Gorham Connector
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Health
State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak
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Brunswick airport managers issued violation notice over fire-suppression system inspections
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Boy, 7, dies after collapsing at YMCA in Bath
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Cops & Courts
Portland man arrested after crashing on Maine Turnpike ramp, running from police
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Business
Madawaska paper mill to receive nearly $10 million Maine tax credit
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Today's Letters
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Letters
Harris offers a chance for a fresh start
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Election 2024
Here's what you need to know ahead of the Nov. 5 election
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Politics
We explain the 5 ballot questions Mainers will vote on in November
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Politics
Undecided on the 2024 election? We want to hear from you.
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Business
Wall Street soars to records in a rate-cut rally that swept the world
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices
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Election 2024
Here’s how rich each candidate is compared to the average American
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Oprah hosts virtual rally, ‘Unite for America,’ for Harris
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Teamsters local unions in swing states rush to endorse Harris
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Nation & World
Kentucky sheriff charged in slaying of judge at courthouse
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Nation & World
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson vows to stay in race despite CNN report
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Nation & World
Alaska man charged with threatening to kill 6 Supreme Court justices
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Nation & World
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being investigated for collecting dead whale
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Bubba’s Sulky Lounge endures as a beloved Portland institution
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Sinking in Saltwater: Read our series on Maine marshes
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In fight for more housing, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
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Cops & Courts
The 48 hours of confusion, chaos and fear after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
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Local & State
How the coast will be reshaped by a rising Gulf of Maine
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Long Way Home: Read the full asylum seeker series
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Portland man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sherman Street shooting
Tristin Chamberlain, 23, agreed earlier this week to plead guilty to a manslaughter charge in the shooting death of 26-year-old Tyler Flexon, of Portland, in 2022.
Maine home sales rose slightly in August
Mortgage rates dropped in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in more than 4 years, meaning buyers who were priced out may start house hunting again.
Pro-Trump Georgia election board weighs new rules as critics warn of chaos
The state election board is expected to vote on a measure to force counties to hand-count all ballots this year.
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
The Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots in their home opener Thursday night.
Cape draws first blood, blanks reigning champion Yarmouth
Capers get goals from Hailey Gorman, Haisel McGeachey and prevail, 2-0, in regional final rematch
Opinion: Common sense in voting has never been more critical
The priority in elections, particularly this year, should be to support candidates and party platforms that promote the basic cornerstones of a true democracy.
The Wrap: Common Ground Country Fair kicks off Friday
Plus, Golden Lotus closes, a buzzy menu at Union with honey from its rooftop hives and more annual food festivals.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with actor and author John Hodgman
This conversation took place at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, September 17.
It’s still September but Oktoberfest has arrived
Celebrate with 3 local beers made specially for the occasion.
Climate leaders take a journey through Casco Bay
Participants in the 2024 COBALT bioregional learning journey shared some wisdom during a pit stop at the Schiller Coastal Studies Center, the location of a seagrass restoration pilot project.
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