Regional News:
Merger talks spell uncertain future for CMP customers
If a deal between Avangrid and PPL goes through, a small state like Maine could lose even more influence over utility operations under what would be one of the largest energy companies in the United States, analysts say.
Local & State
Vulgar vanity license plates fuel debate, and maybe new limits down the road
Complaints to lawmakers may prompt legislation, but the secretary of state says free speech protects the right to purchase plates with language that may offend some Mainers.
Business
BIW union hopes to sink subcontracting plan that company says it needs
The shipyard says it needs temporary workers to complete a backlog of military orders, but the machinists' union says that would violate its contract.
Local & State
After losing state contract, service provider blames DHHS for death of client with disability
The CEO of Residential and Community Support Services accuses the state of dropping off Norman Fisher, 62, without the insulin he needed to treat his diabetes.
Business
Hopes for hemp farm in Whitefield wilt as bank and insurer cut farmers loose
Farming hemp is legal under state and federal law, but many in the banking and insurance industries still consider it too hot to handle.
Nation & World
Republicans storm secure hearing room, delaying impeachment deposition
Democrats criticize the intrusion by the GOP House members, who brought electronic devices into a secure room as a Defense Department official was poised to answer questions.
Business
Head of Portland-based Covetrus steps down, after months of turmoil since company’s launch
Company co-founder Benjamin Shaw will receive more than $2.3 million in severance and transition to an advisory role less than 9 months after the veterinary technology and services firm’s initial public offering.
Local & State
Susan Rice to talk about her new book and Maine roots at event in Portland
As ambassador to the U.N. and national security adviser, Rice was key to Obama administration diplomacy in places such as Syria, Iran, Ukraine, Russia and China – countries where President Trump has taken a different approach.
Maine Voices
Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter
Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.
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Boston Celtics Posted: 10:44 PM
Celtics open season by losing to 76ers, 107-93
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Nation & World Posted: 10:36 PM
What impeachment? All calm as Melania Trump visits Capitol
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Schools and Education Posted: 10:20 PM
RSU 21 residents criticize district’s response to concerns about race-based bias
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Business Posted: 10:19 PM
UMaine secures $5 million grant for wind turbine development
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Politics Posted: 10:17 PM
Trump embraces natural gas industry on visit to Pennsylvania
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Varsity Maine Posted: 10:05 PM
Wednesday’s field hockey roundup: Massabesic ousts Sanford
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Health care Posted: 9:49 PM
Sports Digest: Mariners fall to Thunder, 5-2
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Lewiston-Auburn Posted: 9:27 PM
Bates teacher, students make scientific breakthrough in treating diseases
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Field Hockey Posted: 9:02 PM
Field hockey: Biddeford keeps unbeaten streak going with quarterfinal win over Thornton
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College Posted: 8:58 PM
Wednesday’s college roundup: USM shuts out Fitchburg State 3-0 in field hockey
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Local & State Posted: 8:41 PM
Vulgar vanity license plates fuel debate, and maybe new limits down the road
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Nation & World Posted: 8:33 PM
Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office
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Food
Restaurants sound off about online reviews
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Business
Head of Portland-based Covetrus steps down, after months of turmoil since company’s launch
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Business
Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service
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Local & State
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
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Cops & Courts
In first month, Maine’s hands-free law drives tickets
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Arts & Entertainment
Comedy review: Jay Leno takes break from cool cars to make Mainers laugh
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Politics
Candidate for Maine governor paid Clean Elections money to future employer
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Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Luke’s is a faultless facsimile of the iconic Maine lobster shack
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Business
Slow rollout in marijuana sales costs Maine revenue and jobs
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Local & State
DHHS ends contract with service provider 2 months after death of disabled client
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Local & State
Saco police say girl reported missing has been found
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Local & State
Portland council designates 5 historical landmarks on Forest Avenue
Yesterday at 4:12 PM
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Local & State
Missing Waterville woman’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, boss says
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Business
MaineHealth’s 2 top executives announce plans to retire
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Food
Portland’s Terlingua restaurant moving to former site of Silly’s
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Local & State
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
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Cops & Courts
Crime in Maine has declined more than 56% in 7 years, annual report shows
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Local & State
Worker fatally struck by garbage truck in Penobscot County
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Local & State
Generator pinpointed as cause of fire that destroyed St. George home
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New England Patriots
Tom Brady: ‘I don’t know what the future holds’
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Nation & World
White House wanted billions in cuts to anti-corruption programs in Ukraine
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Local & State
Scarborough police seek help naming very good girl
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Local & State
Cleanup of Farmington explosion site underway
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Business
The Wrap: Restaurant changes, bundt cakes and smoked seafood
Lio makes changes, Schulte & Herr takes a short break, and a Monument Square coffee shop changes hands.
MorE NEws
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Business
Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s currency plans before Congress
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Nation & World
Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office
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Business
Google claims breakthrough in blazingly fast computing
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Local Elections
Read the Press Herald’s complete coverage of 2019’s local elections
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Nation & World
What impeachment? All calm as Melania Trump visits Capitol
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Nation & World
Trump declares diplomatic win in northeastern Syria as Russian troops move in
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Nation & World
Thirty-nine found dead in truck in grim U.K. human trafficking case
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Nation & World
Two Rudy Giuliani associates plead not guilty in campaign finance case
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Food
How companies use packaging to fool you into thinking their food is healthful
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