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CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor'easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
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A company spokeswoman said a program running Thursday morning caused the reporting portal to fail. Customers reported difficulty reaching the site, and some listings said power wouldn't be restored for nearly 5 decades.
Local Elections
Strimling’s campaign and opponents trade ethics complaints in mayoral race
While the complaint by the incumbent's campaign says Unite Portland failed to file disclosure reports and concealed a consultant's identity, a group opposing Ethan Strimling's re-election says his operation failed to report in-kind contributions.
Schools and Education
Report finds fault with Kennebunk High’s response to former teacher’s human rights complaint
The 59-page report by a Boston-area law firm says officials did not take appropriate steps to investigate allegations by Rosa Slack, who filed a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission in 2018.
Local & State
Family and tribal members plead for posthumous pardon for Don Gellers
The Passamaquoddy’s attorney was the victim of a state-sponsored conspiracy while doing work that led to the Indian land claims settlement act.
Nation & World
Trump withheld funds to push Ukraine to investigate Bidens, says senior aide
Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney characterizes the decision to leverage congressionally approved military aid as common practice, and tells critics to 'get over it.'
Arts & Entertainment
Maine influences shine through in new film ‘The Lighthouse’
Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.
Cops & Courts
Portland police identify ‘person of interest’ in indecent exposure incidents
Police in Portland are working with their counterparts in Gorham, Sanford and Scarborough on incidents involving lewd conduct by a man.
Cops & Courts
Portland man charged with murder waives jury for trial that could be a ‘bit tricky’
Mark Cardilli, who says he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed Isahak Muse, will go to trial in front of a judge.
Editorials
Our Endorsement: Kate Snyder is our choice for Portland mayor
Snyder’s experience on the Portland school board during some tough budget years shows why she is best suited for the position.
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Business Posted: Yesterday at 11:20 PM
Greg Sweetser retiring as Ski Maine’s executive director after 24 years
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Boston Bruins Posted: Yesterday at 10:50 PM
Lightning edge Bruins 4-3 in shootout
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:15 PM
Analysis: Mulvaney’s admissions put Trump at center of emoluments and Ukraine controversies
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:15 PM
NHL roundup: Devils top Rangers 5-2 for first win of season
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:22 PM
Sports Digest: Bowdoin shuts out Husson in field hockey, 5-0
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Local Elections Posted: Yesterday at 8:56 PM
Strimling’s campaign and opponents trade ethics complaints in mayoral race
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:38 PM
NBA notebook: Beal agrees to stay with Wizards for $72 million over two years
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:37 PM
Border Patrol’s growing presence at hospitals creates fear
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:24 PM
Trump, Pelosi clash over White House photo
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 8:09 PM
MPA offers Jonathan Schomaker 2 options to compete at regional cross country meet
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 7:53 PM
Football: Week 7 predictions
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Religion and Values Posted: Yesterday at 7:25 PM
Pope Francis canonizes John Henry Newman, 19th-century theologian
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Politics
Impeachment inquiry ensnares Trump’s inner circle, Bolton and Mulvaney
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Local & State
Strong nor’easter bearing down on Maine
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Local & State
CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
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Nation & World
Fourth man accused in probe of Giuliani associates is freed on bail
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The Maine Forecast
Prepare for a nor’easter roaring into Thursday
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Business
Customers again have trouble with CMP website during, after storm
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Local & State
New ICE office in downtown Portland draws protests
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Politics
Chiropractors give a big boost to people’s veto campaign against new vaccine law
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Business
Spectrum outage cuts internet services in Portland area
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Food
50+ places to brunch in Greater Portland
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Food
Dine Out Maine: At Dizzy Birds Rotisserie, the food is fab and the service is … not
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Local & State
‘Monster’ hive home to 80,000 bees is found in walls during Hallowell renovation
October 15
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Health
Seniors find high-dose flu vaccines hard to come by
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Local & State
Firefighters injured when firetrucks collide in Knox County
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Politics
Opponents of new vaccine law will get their shot at overturning it at the polls
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Nation & World
Energy Secretary Rick Perry to leave at end of year, Trump says
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Nation & World
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, chair of House Oversight Committee, dies at 68
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Nation & World
White House says next G-7 summit will be held at Trump golf resort
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Nation & World
Republicans block Senate vote on resolution condemning Trump’s decision on Syria
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Nation & World
Pence hails Turkey’s cease-fire agreement calling for Kurds to vacate border area
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Local & State
Police say pug was snatched by coyotes in Scarborough, maybe
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Nation & World
Americans now need at least $500,000 a year to enter top 1%
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Local & State
Portland’s cruise ship schedule blown off course by nor’easter
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Local & State
Longtime Buxton selectwoman who hit town employee resigns after reaching plea deal
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Cops & Courts
New York man sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs in central Maine
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New England
Man arrested in Maine to be arraigned in 1990s Massachusetts rapes
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Nation & World
Marines correct ID of second man who raised flag at Iwo Jima
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Nation & World
EU, U.K. leaders strike a Brexit deal, but now it must clear Parliament
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Business
Coffee By Design named trade magazine’s 2020 Roaster of the Year
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Cops & Courts
Stabbing near Scarborough High School resolved with plea deal
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Cops & Courts
Winthrop High student charged with threatening others on social media
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Southern Forecaster
S. Portland asking residents to approve $71.5M for new school, traffic improvements
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Nation & World
Pelosi moves on drug prices despite falling-out with Trump
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