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Attorneys reconstruct Windham woman’s fatal shooting, including the staircase where it happened
The prosecution and defense use a wooden staircase erected in the courtroom to argue their versions of the shooting in which Noah Gaston is charged with murder in his wife's death.
Schools and Education
UMaine System trustees approve new name for University of Southern Maine
The proposal to rename the campus the University of Maine at Portland now advances to the Legislature for final approval.
Politics
Witness testified Ukrainians ‘came to understand what was required’ to get aid
Meanwhile, President Trump says he will 'strongly consider' testifying in writing as part of the impeachment inquiry.
Local & State
Portland council delays vote on facial recognition ban
While Councilor Pious Ali is concerned about the technology and says it can misidentify women and people of color, other councilors want to wait until Kate Snyder is sworn in as mayor and the issue is studied by a committee.
Local & State
Coast Guard halts search after boaters report they’re fine and sailing south
One of the three people on the sailboat thought to be missing off Maine contacted a family member to say they were off Montauk, prompting the Coast Guard to end an extensive search that was triggered by a garbled 911 call.
Business
Lewiston hospital's parent company proposes $35 million cancer center
The new center would be next to Central Maine Medical Center.
Business
Pioneering mussel farmer buys rival, plans expansion
By 2021, Bangs Island Mussels plans to more than double production and hire more than 10 new employees, reflecting a growing market for the Casco Bay-grown mussels.
Local & State
Portland poised to ask voters to expand use of ranked-choice voting
The City Council on Monday is expected to set a date to ask whether they want to expand the voting method to all council and school board elections.
Local & State
Scarborough weighs options to build community center at The Downs
Encouraged by recent survey results, a town committee is considering a proposal to lease community center space from developers of the 500-acre racetrack property.
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Boston Celtics Posted: Yesterday at 11:29 PM
Tatum scores 26 as Celtics top Suns, 99-85
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:53 PM
NBA roundup: Rockets cruise past Trail Blazers for their eighth straight win
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 10:39 PM
Portland council delays vote on facial recognition ban
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:13 PM
NHL roundup: Hathaway ejected for spitting in Capitals win
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Politics Posted: Yesterday at 9:49 PM
Witness testified Ukrainians ‘came to understand what was required’ to get aid
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:40 PM
Trump’s health under scrutiny again after unplanned visit to hospital
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College Posted: Yesterday at 9:34 PM
Monday’s college roundup: UNE women’s basketball falls to No. 2 Tufts
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Featured Photo Posted: Yesterday at 8:44 PM
Riding out a stormy Monday
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:21 PM
NFL notebook: Garrett will make his appeal on Wednesday
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 8:19 PM
Sports Digest: Two more horses die at Del Mar
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Cops & Courts Posted: Yesterday at 8:18 PM
Maine man caught on video killing stepfather sentenced to 60 years
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Boston Red Sox Posted: Yesterday at 7:17 PM
New Red Sox boss has a mentor in Dodgers’ president
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Schools and Education
UMaine System trustees approve new name for University of Southern Maine
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Food
New restaurant planned for former JP’s spot in Portland
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Local & State
Six Biddeford businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
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Local & State
Historic Portland photos Nov. 1937: Murder, patriotism, cars and more
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Local & State
Coast Guard halts search after boaters report they’re fine and sailing south
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Local & State
Aerial search for missing sailboat from Maine turns up nothing new
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Local & State
Coast Guard search for 3 boaters missing off the Maine coast to resume Sunday
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Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Quiero Café makes the case for Latin food that’s more than tacos
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Local & State
Scarborough weighs options to build community center at The Downs
Yesterday at 4:00 AM
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Featured Photo
Riding out a stormy Monday
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Local & State
UMaine enrollment holds steady despite drop in out-of-state students
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Politics
Chief justice orders delay in House demand for Trump’s tax records
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Nation & World
Trump suggests he may give written testimony in impeachment investigation
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Nation & World
Trump pulls back from ban on e-cigarette flavors
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Cops & Courts
Driver in crash that killed Litchfield couple had blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, police say
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Cops & Courts
Maine man caught on video killing stepfather sentenced to 60 years
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Local & State
Six Biddeford businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
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Nation & World
Police seek 2 suspects in shooting that left 4 dead in California
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Local & State
Maine foster children linger in state care longer than most states
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Local & State
Society Notebook: Ronald McDonald House gala helps parents put focus where it matters
Hearts and Hands raises money to cover stays for families with children in the hospital.
MorE NEws
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Nation & World
Trump’s health under scrutiny again after unplanned visit to hospital
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Nation & World
North Korea says it won’t give Trump another summit for free
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Local & State
Police identify body found buried in backyard in Norway
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Schools and Education
Carrabec High School students protest teacher’s suspension
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Nation & World
Trump administration says Israel’s West Bank settlements don’t violate international law
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Local & State
U.S. officials grant $29 million for coastal protection
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Politics
House investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller
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Nation & World
Three people dead in shooting at Walmart in Oklahoma
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Arts & Entertainment
Paul McCartney to headline Glastonbury festival
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