Fans energized as UMaine men’s hockey returns to national spotlight
The Black Bears are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 12 seasons, to the delight of students and alumni.
Local & State
Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings
Lewiston-Auburn
$2.4 million donated so far to fund for Lewiston mass shootings victims
Officials are still deciding how and when the money will be distributed, as donations continue to come in.
Politics
Collins, King, Pingree ask federal agency to extend funding period for asylum seekers
Local & State
Judge reverses position, keeps South Portland teen accused of planning attack in custody
Food
Is Freeport starved for more restaurants?
Religion and Values
Portland menorah lighting has special meaning for Jewish community this year
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Local & State Posted: 5:10 PM
Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings
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Business Posted: 4:25 PM
A ‘soft landing’ or a recession? How each one might affect America’s households and businesses
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Business Posted: 4:16 PM
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023
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Business Posted: 4:15 PM
With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries
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Nation & World Posted: 4:06 PM
Edwin Yoder, Pulitzer-winning editorial writer and columnist, dies at 89
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Olympics Posted: 4:00 PM
Russian athletes get OK to compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
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Nation & World Posted: 3:49 PM
Russia puts prominent Russian-U.S. journalist on wanted list for criminal charges
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Business Posted: 3:42 PM
Unionized DHL Express workers strike at critical Cincinnati air cargo hub
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Business Posted: 3:40 PM
In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024
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Local & State Posted: 2:44 PM
Buxton man accused of home invasion leads police on chase through Portland
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New England Patriots Posted: 2:42 PM
New England players step up for Belichick in win over Steelers
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Nation & World Posted: 2:38 PM
Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in election interference case
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Local & State
Two Portland students approached by strangers who tried to lure them into cars
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Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Team-by-team outlook for 2023-24
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Business
Gorham Savings, Maine Community Bank of Biddeford to merge next year
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Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Team-by-team outlook for 2023-24
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Cops & Courts
Woodford Street shooting victim 1st to testify in murder trial of accused gunman
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Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: 10 players to watch in southern Maine
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Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: 10 players to watch in southern Maine
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Cops & Courts
Judge weighing whether to release South Portland teen accused of planning murder scheme
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Varsity Maine
Your complete guide to the girls’ basketball season
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Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine
December 6
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Local & State
Buxton man accused of home invasion leads police on chase through Portland
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Local & State
Amtrak’s Downeaster to receive $27 million in federal funding for track improvements
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Cops & Courts
Prosecutors detail crime scene evidence on second day of Woodford Street murder trial
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Nation & World
Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in election interference case
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Nation & World
Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
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Local & State
Two Portland students approached by strangers who tried to lure them into cars
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Times Record
Fate of Wiscasset principal to be decided at hearing
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Politics
National Republicans push Austin Theriault as their pick in Maine 2nd District race
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Toy Fund
Happy memories of family and Christmas inspire big gift to Toy Fund
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Opinion
Opinion: In the wake of Lewiston, time to activate our thoughts and prayers
Today's Letters
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Varsity Maine
Your complete guide to the boys' basketball season
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Business
Employers add 199,000 jobs; unemployment falls, signaling sturdy labor market
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Nation & World
Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades
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Nation & World
Israel designates safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians, aid groups say it offers little relief
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Business
Turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto U.S. grid
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Nation & World
UNLV shooting suspect had list of targets at that campus and another university, police say
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Nation & World
Pope makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
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Local & State
Waterville, shelter officials help homeless people at river find shelter as bitter weather arrives
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Nation & World
Trump returns to court, lauds his defense expert who asserted there’s no evidence of accounting fraud
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Business
White House targets patents of high-price prescriptions in latest effort to lower drug costs
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Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings
The request for a comprehensive investigation comes a day after the delegation members met with grieving relatives of victims killed in Lewiston.
A ‘soft landing’ or a recession? How each one might affect America’s households and businesses
The solid hiring revealed in Friday’s jobs report for November, along with a raft of other recent economic data, is boosting hopes that the U.S. economy will achieve a “soft landing” next year rather than a widely feared recession.
Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
It's believed to be the first time that a woman has asked a court to approve an abortion since last year's landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Russian athletes get OK to compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
Each sport's governing body will assess neutral status for athletes who have not supported the war and are not contracted to military or state security agencies.
High school football: Eight semifinalists chosen for Fitzpatrick Trophy
The candidates for Maine's best senior football player include four quarterbacks, two running backs, a receiver and a defensive back.
Opinion: Maine needs to adopt state rules to clean up trucking pollution
More delays in adoption of Advanced Clean Trucks will shut Mainers out of years of valuable economic and health benefits.
Is Freeport starved for more restaurants?
Although overhead, labor costs, staffing shortages and the lack of downtown housing make it challenging to launch new restaurants, many say the town of 8,784 (and millions of tourists) needs more choices.
Maine Voices Live Waterville with Scot Lehigh
This live conversation with the author took place on Dec. 6 at the Chace Community Forum.
Where to go ice skating in southern and central Maine
These 11 spots, from Kennebunk to Hallowell, range from free outdoor ponds to full-service arenas with rentals and more.
Bath City Council rejects moratorium but advances petition aimed at golf course housing
A public hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 8 to review a citizen’s petition to change the zoning in the Golf Course District to prevent housing developments.
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