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Jury awards $300,000 to retired trooper who sued state police for retaliation

The nine-person federal jury ruled in favor of George Loder, of Scarborough, a retired detective who accused his former employer of retaliating against him for reporting alleged illegal activity at a state police intelligence center.

Portland school district quiet as payroll problems persist

Local & State

Former Val Halla golf pro sues Cumberland, alleging age discrimination

Business

Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers

With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.

Local & State

Scarborough woman suing Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s

Local & State

Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs

Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine's Climate Action Plan.

Food

Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland

Columns

Maine Voices: Statewide crisis of homelessness demands an immediate response

Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:57 PM

Berhalter hopes his familiarity with Dutch soccer will benefit U.S.
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:54 PM

Elton John to play Glastonbury as epic tour draws to close
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:50 PM

Britney Spears’ massive pop songs to land on Broadway, again
Boston Celtics Posted: Yesterday at 10:48 PM

Adebayo, Heat beat Celtics in overtime
Business Posted: Yesterday at 10:46 PM

G-7 joins EU on $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 10:42 PM

Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff
Schools and Education Posted: Yesterday at 10:28 PM

Portland school district quiet as payroll problems persist
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:25 PM

NBA roundup: Nets beat Raptors for fourth straight win
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:24 PM

Cruise passenger who fell overboard recalls experience
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 10:23 PM

Arizona county certifies election after judge’s order
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:20 PM

NHL roundup: Tkachuk lifts Senators to OT win over Rangers
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:19 PM

Distaste for Walker provides tailwind for Warnock in Georgia

Local & State

Casco Bay High School reports flu outbreak
Local & State

Body found on Sears Island identified as missing Presque Isle college student
Local & State

Death of Portland man in Parkside shooting was a homicide, police say
Business

Biden signs bill to avert rail strike, says he’ll work on paid sick leave
Sports

UMaine narrows search for athletic director to three finalists
Politics

Fresh off election victory, Golden again bucks Biden over deal to avert rail strike
Local & State

Rails, trails or both? State officials urged to do something with unused Augusta-to-Brunswick rail corridor
Varsity Maine

Former player, assistant takes over Scarborough softball program
Nation & World

Bidens entertain more than 330 guests at 1st state dinner
Nation & World

Trump Mar-a-Lago special master struck down by appeals court
Toy Fund

Toy fund workshop bustles as distribution begins

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Local & State

AG: Presque Isle officer legally justified in fatal shooting
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Tiny toad in geothermal power fight gets endangered status
Local & State

Report recommends Maine National Guard sex assault responses
Politics

Former White House lawyers testify to Jan. 6 criminal grand jury

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Business

Portland housing prices could increase at 2nd-fastest pace in U.S. next year

Business

Maine’s high court upholds CMP lease of public land key to $1 billion power line

Local & State

Large deposit of rare elements and minerals discovered in Maine

Portland school district quiet as payroll problems persist

Two days after Superintendent Xavier Botana said the issues would be corrected, some ed techs said they once again didn't receive their correct pay.

G-7 joins EU on $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The aim is to to prevent price spikes and starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

Arizona county certifies election after judge’s order

Supervisors in Cochise County have certified its midterm election results after blowing past the deadline in state law.

Berhalter hopes his familiarity with Dutch soccer will benefit U.S.

U.S. Coach Gregg Berhalter says his knowledge of soccer was shaped by his time playing professionally in the Netherlands.

New coaches settling into their programs at Morse High School

Sara Morris is the new girls varsity basketball coach, while Nancy Riggs and Mariah Jollie will coach the indoor track teams.

Commentary: Portland’s leaders must begin taking urgent steps to protect our city

The new council is voted in next week. Let’s hope that, to start, they robustly enforce and fund what has been passed by the people.

Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland

A growing number of local restaurants are incorporating small retail markets where they sell prepared foods, home goods and gifts. Or is it the other way around? Retail stores with a restaurant on the side? Either way, the combination is a winning one.