Vaccinated child had Maine’s first case of measles in 2 years, say health officials
The case was confirmed Monday in a school-aged child in Somerset County, and the agency says others may have been exposed at schools in Madison and the hospital in Skowhegan.
Red flag gun bill gains narrow support in key Legislative committee
With two members absent, the Judiciary Committee votes 5-4 to support a proposal to allow police to temporarily take firearms from people deemed by a court to be a threat to themselves or others. Meanwhile, another measure that could replace the "red flag" bill is waiting in the wings.
State is unlawfully holding 13-year-old boy at Long Creek, attorney alleges
A judge determined in April that the boy was not competent to stand trial, but could be in the future.
At council’s direction, Portland school board cuts $450,000 from proposed budget
The reduction would delay the hiring of a social worker and four ed techs to provide additional support to high school students with behavioral or emotional disabilities.
Police fatally shoot Auburn man after long standoff involving hostage
Police said Steven Case was killed by a member of the Maine State Police tactical team after the hours-long standoff at an apartment house on Main Street.
Trump abruptly cancels meeting after Pelosi says he is ‘engaged in a coverup’
The president and Democratic leaders were meeting on a $2 billion infrastructure plan but, alluding to Pelosi's remarks, Trump said he couldn't work 'under these circumstances.'
The holiday weekend forecast looks sunny (at least, parts of it)
This weather pattern has been stingy with consecutive sunny days, but there will be at least some sunshine this Memorial Day weekend.
Late change to city budget means Portland parking fees are going up
The City Council voted 5-4 around midnight Monday to increase metered parking fees by 25 cents an hour.
Rep. Carney: New bill aims to fight financial exploitation of older Mainers
L.D. 316 would raise 4 crimes to felonies when perpetrated against vulnerable adults.
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Local & State Posted: 7:48 PM
Crash near Forrest Avenue exit ties up I-295 traffic
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Nation & World Posted: 7:43 PM
Mnuchin says Tubman $20 bill design delayed past 2020
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:40 PM
Baseball: Biddeford solves Portland
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 7:28 PM
Taylor Mac’s history of pop music will open Portland Ovations’ season
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 7:27 PM
District attorney says Meek Mill should get new trial
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College Posted: 7:27 PM
Freeport native guides Amherst men’s lacrosse to first national title appearance
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 7:20 PM
Natalie Portman insists she never dated Moby – he disagrees
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Sports Posted: 7:00 PM
Wednesday’s Sports Digest: NFL committee to decide whether to tweak interference rule
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Varsity Maine Posted: 6:53 PM
Tennis: Weather forecast sends MPA tournament indoors Friday
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Schools and Education Posted: 6:44 PM
Bath-area to residents vote on $33.7 million school budget
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Boston Bruins Posted: 6:34 PM
Analysis: Bruins favorites to win another championship
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Nation & World Posted: 6:21 PM
Pentagon has plan to send up to 10,000 troops to Mideast, officials say
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Cops & CourtsPolice fatally shoot Auburn man after long standoff involving hostage
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Health care
Vaccinated child had Maine’s first case of measles in 2 years, say health officials
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Local & State‘Somebody knows what happened to Angel’
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Local & StateSaco officers say they have no confidence in reinstated chief and deputy
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FoodSummertime, and the eating is exciting
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Local & StatePortlanders to debate homeless shelter site as decision nears
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Local & StateJunk piles keep growing at antiques business in Fairfield
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Local & StatePortland City Council restores social service cuts, but Engine 1 will be decommissioned
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Local & StateTwo bills would set different policies on Maine police interaction with immigration officials
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Nation & WorldJudge rejects Trump’s request to halt congressional subpoenas for his banking records
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BusinessSaco dye house that boosted New England textile industry has shut down
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BusinessGrowth of Maine oyster farming prompts debate, disputes about aquaculture
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Nation & World
Pentagon has plan to send up to 10,000 troops to Mideast, officials say
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HealthMore than 700 vaccinated after Maine restaurant worker infection
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Arts & Entertainment
Taylor Mac’s history of pop music will open Portland Ovations’ season
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New EnglandFugitive says he’ll surrender if people ‘like’ wanted poster
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Schools and EducationScarborough picks retiring RSU 14 superintendent to fill interim position
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BusinessCommittee rejects proposed tax on water bottler Poland Spring
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Cops & CourtsPolice seize 14 pounds of meth in Maine Turnpike traffic stop
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Business
The Wrap: Ice cream (for all eaters), and shopping local – from farm and sea to table
A little something to sweeten your Memorial Day weekend – a new scoop shop on Portland's West End.
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Local & StateSkowhegan selectmen strip language from ordinance banning tips for exotic dancers
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Police: Deputy tried to stop suspect’s car before fatal Woodstock crash
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Local & StateLewiston names Joao Victor its first ‘Youth Poet Laureate’
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Nation & WorldProposed HUD rule would strip transgender protections at homeless shelters
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Nation & WorldNew York lawmakers approve bill giving Congress access to Trump’s state tax returns
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Local & State
Hundreds of Mainers protest other states’ new anti-abortion legislation
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HealthMaine flu map: Influenza season ending but not for everyone
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Nation & World‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh to be released
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Nation & WorldQ&A: The tick population is booming. Is climate change to blame?
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