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Jesuits’ list of 50 priests accused of sexual abuse includes 7 who worked at Cheverus High
Two of the men named by the regional governing body of the Catholic order were accused of abuse that occurred during their time at the high school in Portland.
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The eight with ties to Maine include one who was the high school's athletic director and one who was its president.
More videos: As Westbrook’s ice disk turns, scientists wonder: why?
Although spinning ice disks have been spotted around the world for at least 120 years, researchers have yet to fully explore how and why they form and rotate.
House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
Mills releases bonds for senior housing that LePage blocked for 3 years
The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors.
Westbrook family is shadowed by tragedy, losing 3 members in a week
A local business chain's patriarch dies, then his wife, then his son. A survivor calls it 'unreal.'
Hot-selling Fireball passes Allen’s as biggest money maker in Maine liquor market
Sales of the iconic Maine coffee brandy fell behind a competitor for the first time in 2018.
With Maine high schools fielding fewer football players, plan for 8-man teams gains ground
The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.
Food pantries across Maine helping furloughed federal workers
They're providing assistance to families of federal employees who aren't getting paid during the shutdown.
Our View: Lack of child care holding back Maine families
Enabling access to quality, affordable options is key to keeping parents in our state and our workforce.
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Columns Posted: 6:00 AM
Leonard Pitts: Some black people should know better than to defend R. Kelly
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Auto Posted: 4:00 AM
‘Is that real wood?’
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Westbrook family is shadowed by tragedy, losing 3 members in a week
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Science Posted: 4:00 AM
More videos: As Westbrook’s ice disk turns, scientists wonder: why?
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Food Posted: 4:00 AM
The Wrap: Get ready, Maine, for a life of pie – or at least 2 days of it
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Lack of child care holding back Maine families
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Local & StateVideos: Spinning in the Presumpscot, this alien-looking ice disk has Westbrook all abuzz
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Local & StateAfter tweet from Stephen King, readers respond to Press Herald pitch
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Schools and EducationPortland high schools ’empty,’ consultant says
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Local & StateJesuits’ list of 50 priests accused of sexual abuse includes 7 who worked at Cheverus High
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Local & StateBaby dies from injuries suffered when truck hit her mother’s SUV in Waterboro
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Schools and EducationMaine lawmaker proposes banning ‘obscene’ material from public schools
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Varsity MaineGirls’ soccer players – not football players – at greatest risk for concussions
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Local & StateFire damage will shut down Westbrook Community Center 6-8 weeks, chief says
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PoliticsHouse speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
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Local & StateFederal case opens a window to the underground world of sports betting
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Schools and Education
Maine lawmaker proposes banning ‘obscene’ material from public schools
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Cops & CourtsMan charged with murder in shooting death of girlfriend in Penobscot County
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Local & StateThree injured in crash that closes Route 1 in Biddeford for hours
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Local & State
Westbrook Community Center fire forces city to move some operations
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PoliticsJared Golden lands seat on House Armed Services Committee
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Nation & WorldAG nominee says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump or anyone else
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Cops & CourtsMassachusetts man in court on charges of causing Camden woman’s lake death
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FoodMainely Wraps closes 2 locations
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Local & StateHallowell woman, SUV fall 10 feet after breaking through garage wall
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FoodCoffee By Design closing its Washington Avenue coffeehouse
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PoliticsWhy are Republicans responding now when Rep. Steve King has long made racist comments?
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Food
The Wrap: Get ready, Maine, for a life of pie – or at least 2 days of it
Two Fat Cats plans a buffet on the dessert's national day. Other treats: Sip an inaugural brew, or try a Lincoln dinner.
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PoliticsPoliquin leaves campaign coffers empty to repay loan to himself
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BusinessLePage’s wind energy panel issues report with few findings
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Local & StateTask force calls for $75 million for Maine land conservation, state parks
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Cops & CourtsWoman who was ‘financial officer’ of Maine heroin ring sentenced to prison
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Local & StatePenobscot ambassador has sponsor for bill to ban Indian mascots in Maine
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BusinessPending sale of Pine Point Fisherman’s Co-op raises development concerns
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Nation & WorldJudge won’t force government to pay employees working during shutdown
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Life & CultureRockland arts foundation gives $50,000 in grants to Maine artists
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Nation & WorldJudge bars citizenship question from 2020 census
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