Local & State
Mistrial declared in trial of man charged with murder in Edgecomb toddler’s death
Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings said the jury was tainted by outbursts from the girl's mother and declared a mistrial in the state's case against Tyler Witham-Jordan in the death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan in 2022.
Politics
Sen. Collins undecided after meeting with Trump defense nominee Hegseth
Collins said she pressed Pete Hegseth on allegations of heavy drinking and mistreatment of women, including a rape allegation made in 2017.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Business
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
Arts & Entertainment
Organizers put Carnaval Maine on ice
Shamrock Sports and Entertainment will focus on a summer golf tournament instead of the winter festival.
Opinion
Opinion: Single-issue voters hurt our democracy
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Local & State Posted: 10:33 PM
$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine
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Maine Celtics Posted: 9:46 PM
Maine Celtics ride long-range shooting to 120-100 win over Long Island
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New England Patriots Posted: 9:45 PM
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
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Varsity Maine Posted: 7:44 PM
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Portland co-op upends Cheverus co-op, 3-2
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Cops & Courts Posted: 7:14 PM
Police investigating drive-by shooting in Westbrook
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Local & State Posted: 7:13 PM
Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
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Nation & World Posted: 7:09 PM
House passes $895 billion defense policy bill with pay raise for troops
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Nation & World Posted: 4:40 PM
Bill to protect journalists from revealing sources is ‘on life support’
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 4:34 PM
Red Sox acquire Garrett Crochet, give up Kyle Teel and three other prospects
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Sports Posted: 4:30 PM
U.S. biathlon officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment and abuse claims
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Food Posted: 4:06 PM
Blaze Pizza to open in Scarborough
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Football Posted: 4:05 PM
Meet the top 13 football seniors in Maine
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Local & State
Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
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Business
Taco Trio moving back to old location in South Portland
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Business
L.L.Bean to lay off up to 75 Maine workers
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Arts & Entertainment
Organizers put Carnaval Maine on ice
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Local & State
After several inches of snow, heavy rain and strong winds on tap for Maine
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Opinion
Opinion: Lay this election directly at the feet of Fox News
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Business
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
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The Maine Forecast
Another round of freezing rain, high winds in store for Wednesday
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
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Cops & Courts
Body found in Edgecomb identified, death ruled a homicide
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Cops & Courts
Police investigating drive-by shooting in Westbrook
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Local & State
Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
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Schools and Education
Maine’s Child Development Services is struggling to pay its contractors on time
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Times Record
Yarmouth man killed in Brunswick crash
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Food
Blaze Pizza to open in Scarborough
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Local & State
$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine
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Nation & World
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January
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New England Patriots
North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
Today's Letters
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Letters
Consider the damage caused by the Walmart effect
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In a new documentary, FRONTLINE, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public investigate the state’s deadliest shooting and the missed opportunities to prevent it – from the police and military to the mental health care system.
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Nation & World
Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene
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Business
Albertsons gives up on merger, sues Kroger for failing to secure deal
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New England
Atmospheric river, bomb cyclone bring weather whiplash to East Coast
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Nation & World
House passes $895 billion defense policy bill with pay raise for troops
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Business
Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s bid
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Nation & World
Bill to protect journalists from revealing sources is ‘on life support’
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Times Record
A Brunswick family’s desperate hunt for housing as temperatures drop
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Schools and Education
UNE professor part of groundbreaking study on wetland carbon storage
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Kennebunk Post
Teacher contract includes planning time, salary scale
Editors' Picks
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Local & State
Meet our 2024 Mainers To Be Thankful For
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Local & State
How the coast will be reshaped by a rising Gulf of Maine
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Lewiston-Auburn
A year after Maine's deadliest shooting, Lewiston searching for light in the darkness
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Sen. Collins undecided after meeting with Trump defense nominee Hegseth
Collins said she pressed Pete Hegseth on allegations of heavy drinking and mistreatment of women, including a rape allegation made in 2017.
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
Feds announce permanent extension of asylum seeker work permits
Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Gov. Janet Mills recently asked federal officials to extend the maximum amount of time eligible immigrants and asylum seekers have for extensions on work permit renewals, from 180 days to 540.
Maine Celtics ride long-range shooting to 120-100 win over Long Island
JD Davison posts a double-double, and Maine makes a season-high 20 3-pointers.
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Portland co-op upends Cheverus co-op, 3-2
Girls’ hockey: The Beacons avenge their only loss by beating the two-time defending state champions.
Opinion: Belfast follows Portland’s lead with courageous divestment vote
My hope is that these actions will serve as an inspiration for other Maine communities to take stand against Israel's genocide of Palestinians.
Taco Trio moving back to old location in South Portland
The Mexican restaurant will start serving food at 119 Ocean St. in January.
Maine Voices Live with Craig Grossi, author and Marine Corps veteran
Portland Press Herald staff writer Ray Routhier sits down with author and Marine Corps veteran Craig Grossi for a conversation during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.
Paul Winter Consort’s solstice celebration comes to Maine for the first time
Performances are happening in Portland, Orono and Rockport this weekend.
Midcoast housing authority pausing vouchers in preparation for new Topsham complex
The Brunswick Topsham Housing Authority will stop issuing vouchers, also known as Section 8 rental assistance, to save opportunities for the new housing complex being built in Topsham. The waiting list to move into the new building will also open within the next few weeks.
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