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ACLU files lawsuit to block Cape student’s suspension over note left in school bathroom

The student, Aela Mansmann, was suspended for violating the Cape Elizabeth district's bullying policy after she posted a sticky note in a high school bathroom alleging sexual assault.

Children’s museum sells building to Portland Museum of Art in boost for both

The sale for $2.1 million means the children's museum can advance its plans to move to Thompson's Point and the PMA gains flexibility for expansion.

Local & State

New ICE office in downtown Portland draws protests

A spokesperson says the the Homeland Security Investigations office will specialize in transnational criminal probes, not deportations.

Local & State

It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack

'Mast years,' when oaks of a certain type drop more seed than usual, occur every 2 to 5 years, and scientists can't explain why.

Local & State

Dozens gather in Waterville to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day despite mayor’s proclamation

Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Dana offers words of encouragement to residents who feel divided over the renaming of the former Columbus Day holiday.

Local & State

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir’s 1st spacewalk rescheduled, and it’s a repair mission

Caribou native Jessica Meir is now scheduled to participate in the first all-female spacewalk later this week.

Nation & World

John Bolton called Rudy Giuliani a ‘hand grenade,’ former White House adviser testifies

Former top adviser on Russia Fiona Hill tells House impeachment investigators there were concerns at high levels of Trump's administration about his personal lawyer's activities in Ukraine.

Local & State

Augusta woman wins more than $53,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’

Togus medical librarian Jessica Garsed won three games of "Jeopardy!" that aired last week and called it a "surreal experience."

Opinion

Maine Voices: Cape Elizabeth teenagers’ experience shows dwindling tolerance for silence

Suspended and shamed for her words in 1997, a Portland graduate lauds current Cape students who are advocating for their right to speak up.

Local & State Posted: 3:13 PM

Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Local & State Posted: 3:11 PM

Colby College’s recent investments show dramatic early results
Local & State Posted: 2:55 PM

State says it won’t provide driver’s license info to Census Bureau
Nation & World Posted: 2:38 PM

Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
Life & Culture Posted: 2:14 PM

Children’s museum sells building to Portland Museum of Art in boost for both
Sports Posted: 1:56 PM

LeBron: Rockets GM Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China tweet
Nation & World Posted: 1:20 PM

British tourists, with infant, detained for days after mistakenly driving into U.S.
Local & State Posted: 1:14 PM

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir’s 1st spacewalk rescheduled, and it’s a repair mission
Nation & World Posted: 12:07 PM

Remnants of homemade bomb found at Montana school playground
Nation & World Posted: 11:59 AM

Oxford professor allegedly stole ancient Bible fragments, sold them to Hobby Lobby
Local & State Posted: 11:47 AM

Democrats announce series of Maine town hall meetings
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 11:27 AM

Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Soundgarden lead 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Local & State Posted: 11:05 AM

Sara Gideon collects $3.2 million in bid to unseat Sen. Collins
Local Elections Posted: 10:58 AM

Our complete coverage of the 2019 Portland mayoral race
Business Posted: 10:29 AM

Foreside Financial Group acquires Atlanta consulting firm
Maine Red Claws Posted: 10:12 AM

Boston Celtics complete purchase of Maine Red Claws
Local & State Posted: 9:53 AM

ACLU files lawsuit to block Cape student’s suspension over note left in school bathroom
Nation & World Posted: 9:00 AM

John Bolton called Rudy Giuliani a ‘hand grenade,’ former White House adviser testifies
Sports Posted: 6:35 AM

Shorthanded Packers get calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions
Columns Posted: 4:00 AM

Commentary: The Supreme Court should protect trans people from discrimination
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Voters need Strimling as a City Hall ally
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine has new chance to move forward with harm-reduction policies
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Local activist has much to teach her elders about climate risk
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Warren will bring grit, smarts to the job of president
Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine Voices: Cape Elizabeth teenagers’ experience shows dwindling tolerance for silence
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

Michelle Singletary: Tipping and lack of price transparency upsets customers
Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM

Our View: Federal immigration response sends very confused message
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine DEP will seek authority to order cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
Columns Posted: 4:00 AM

Kathleen Parker: Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani pay the price for embracing a toxic president
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir will take her 1st spacewalk Wednesday
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Letter to the editor: Strimling is an advocate for the little guy
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:18 PM

NLCS: Nationals overpower Cardinals 8-1 to move one win away from World Series
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 10:00 PM

Varsity Maine Spotlight: Mitch Lienert, Brunswick
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 10:00 PM

Varsity Maine Honor Roll: Oct. 15, 2019
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:47 PM

NFL notebook: Giants hope injury problems subside

Maine Red Claws

Boston Celtics complete purchase of Maine Red Claws
Local & State

Strong nor’easter bearing down on Maine
Local & State

State says it won’t provide driver’s license info to Census Bureau
Local & State

Sara Gideon collects $3.2 million in bid to unseat Sen. Collins
Nation & World

British tourists, with infant, detained for days after mistakenly driving into U.S.
Local & State

Colby College’s recent investments show dramatic early results
Local & State

Unusual number of ‘kitty colds’ leads Brunswick shelter to close to the public
Local & State

Democrats announce series of Maine town hall meetings
Local & State

Maine DEP will seek authority to order cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
Business

Michelle Singletary: Tipping and lack of price transparency upsets customers
Nation & World

Remnants of homemade bomb found at Montana school playground

Nation & World

Oxford professor allegedly stole ancient Bible fragments, sold them to Hobby Lobby
Nation & World

Biden, Warren, Sanders face scrutiny at Democratic debate
Politics

Here’s your guide to tracking the 2020 presidential candidates
Health

Regularly working 10 hours a day may increase stroke risk
Cops & Courts

Sanford police investigate reports of man displaying lewd behavior
Business

‘Nothing-burger’: U.S.-China truce leaves big issues for later
Local & State

Hallowell man charged with firing gun at vehicle
Local & State

Hollis man charged with trying to strangle a woman
Nation & World

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor

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