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Thousands trapped, millions without power as Ian heads to South Carolina
Hurricane Ian regains some strength after exiting Florida and taking aim at South Carolina.
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In the aftermath of the storm, some Mainers are relieved to be able to connect with family in Florida while others were on the ground helping.
Local & State
Arrest diversions at Cumberland County Jail are costly, but only option
Health care
Tickborne diseases are on the rise, Maine CDC warns
Election 2022
LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime
Local & State
City clears Deering Oaks encampment in advance of LePage news conference about crime
Editorials
Our View: Let’s keep a close eye on Maine’s retail ‘green rush’
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Nation & World Posted: 10:57 PM
Russia to annex more of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin
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Nation & World Posted: 10:39 PM
America’s energy safety net was built for the cold. Hot summers threaten it
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Nation & World Posted: 10:36 PM
Audrey Evans, pioneering researcher of childhood cancer, dies at 97
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Sports Posted: 10:08 PM
Thursday’s high school roundup: Scarborough tops Thornton, remains undefeated
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News Posted: 9:00 PM
Lewiston funeral home worker says owner ‘was drunk.’
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Local & State Posted: 8:39 PM
50 years of progress: Mainers celebrate Clean Water Act anniversary in Lewiston
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Nation & World Posted: 8:39 PM
Hurricane Ian ‘street shark’ video defies belief
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Nation & World Posted: 8:24 PM
Brazil election: A clash of titans as Bolsonaro faces Lula
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Sports Posted: 7:44 PM
Women’s basketball World Cup: U.S. advances to semifinals against Canada
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:32 PM
Girls’ soccer: Falmouth ends scoring drought, snaps Cheverus’ winning streak
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Business Posted: 7:10 PM
Germany to spend billions to tackle high energy prices
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Sports Posted: 7:05 PM
Sports Digest: Russian players given OK to play NHL games in Czech Republic
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Local & State
Tragic end as Freeport teen found dead
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Business
The Wrap: Friendly Toast announces opening, Bueno Loco to close
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Local & State
City clears Deering Oaks encampment in advance of LePage news conference about crime
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Editorials
Our View: A not-so-gentle reminder of how Paul LePage governs
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Cops & Courts
Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison
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Nation & World
Thousands trapped, millions without power as Ian heads to South Carolina
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Election 2022
LePage says Gov. Mills’ policies have fueled drug use, crime
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Local & State
Taxpayers’ group attacks Scarborough library expansion proposal
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Nation & World
Trump got the special master he wanted. Now he has complaints
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Nation & World
Hurricane Ian swamps southwest Florida, trapping people in homes
Yesterday at 8:19 AM
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Election 2022
First gubernatorial debate is coming: Got a question?
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Nation & World
Judge Cannon rules Trump lawyers don’t have to clarify claims on Mar-a-Lago documents
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Nation & World
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott files for divorce from Oxford Hills grad
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Local & State
50 years of progress: Mainers celebrate Clean Water Act anniversary in Lewiston
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Local & State
South Portland Council pushes rent control talks to next year
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Nation & World
Senate passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown, aid Ukraine
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Local & State
Tragic end as Freeport teen found dead
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Local & State
See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine
Today's Letters
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Nation & World
Capitol riot jury picked for 1st seditious conspiracy trial
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Nation & World
Hurricane Ian ‘street shark’ video defies belief
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Nation & World
Holocaust survivor who escaped 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre dies
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Nation & World
Ex-NSA worker charged with trying to sell US secrets
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Health care
ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data
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Business
U.S. economy shrank at 0.6% annual rate from April through June
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News
Lewiston funeral home worker says owner ‘was drunk.’
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Schools and Education
Republican states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
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Politics
Virginia ‘Ginni’ Thomas appears for interview with Jan. 6 panel
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Arrest diversions at Cumberland County Jail are costly, but only option
The corrective action plan, released in response to a Freedom of Access Act request, comes as the jail remains partially closed to new arrests, and shows extraordinary lengths the county is taking to hire more corrections staff.
America’s energy safety net was built for the cold. Hot summers threaten it
New England states have long relied on the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program to keep residents warm in the winter, but now other states may need it to lower cooling costs in the summer. ‘The dilemma is, we don’t have enough funding to cover both,’ one energy official says.
Vice President Harris to visit DMZ after North Korean missile tests
The visit on Thursday comes on the heels of North Korea’s latest missile launches and amid fears that it may conduct a nuclear test.
Thursday’s high school roundup: Scarborough tops Thornton, remains undefeated
Girls’ soccer: Ali Mokriski figures in all four goals for the top-ranked Red Storm in a 4-1 victory.
Girls’ soccer: Falmouth ends scoring drought, snaps Cheverus’ winning streak
The Navigators get two goals in the final six minutes for a 2-0 win – their first in four games.
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician
Urging a ‘no’ vote, two former mayors say the governance proposal would dramatically restructure city government in harmful ways.
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Watch: Newsroom Live on Short-Term Rentals
This important virtual conversation took place on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Brunswick singers prepare to share stage with pros
The Brunswick High School chamber choir will perform with the "iconic" Kotzschmar Organ and a mix of amateur and professional singers at Portland's Merrill Auditorium this Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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