Community News:
Historic cold front forces Mainers indoors
Some took to shelters and warming centers Friday, while others bundled up and limited outdoor activity. Forecasters say temperatures in Portland would reach 16 below overnight, but rebound into the 30s by Sunday.
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In Mount Washington, the cold broke records with an overnight low of 46 degrees below zero, and a wild chill of 108 degrees below zero.
Local & State
Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Local & State
Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer
Local & State
Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
Arts & Entertainment
Another twist in the never-ending LOVE saga
Opinion
Our View: This is what it takes to open a warming shelter?
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Politics Posted: 4:13 PM
Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
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Nation & World Posted: 4:04 PM
Ahead of State of the Union, Biden sees economic glow, Republicans see gloom
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College Posted: 4:02 PM
Saturday’s Maine college roundup: UMaine men’s basketball rolls to 84-49 win over UMBC
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Nation & World Posted: 3:57 PM
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
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Health Posted: 3:55 PM
Why a new Alzheimer’s drug is having a slow U.S. debut
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Nation & World Posted: 3:52 PM
Attacking Vuhledar, Russia previews new push to seize southeast Ukraine
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Nation & World Posted: 3:45 PM
In a world of drones and satellites, why use a spy balloon?
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Nation & World Posted: 3:37 PM
Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition
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Nation & World Posted: 2:45 PM
Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes
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Nation & World Posted: 2:39 PM
Pope says South Sudan’s future depends on treatment of women
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Nation & World Posted: 2:30 PM
Route to Super Bowl dangerous for Mexico’s avocado haulers
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 1:55 PM
Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars
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Local & State
Maine braces for icy temperatures last seen 5 decades ago
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Local & State
Mercy Hospital ordered to pay $6.5 million to family of man who died after misdiagnosis
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Business
Maine’s seafaring history marred by long-ignored, disgraceful chapter
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The Maine Forecast
Brutal wind chill sends temperatures into freefall across Maine
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Local & State
Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
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Local & State
Historic cold front forces Mainers indoors
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Business
Abbott Labs laying off most temporary workers in Westbrook
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Local & State
Black Portland councilors criticize city and police statement on Tyre Nichols
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Local & State
Extreme cold breaks created ‘frost quakes’ in northern Maine
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Local & State
Massachusetts man in serious condition after rollover on turnpike in Saco
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Nation & World
U.S. downs suspected Chinese spy balloon off Atlantic
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New England
Mount Washington wind chill hits -108, snapping U.S. record
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Politics
Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
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Health care
Fentanyl, the fast-acting and incredibly lethal opioid, killed more than 500 Mainers last year
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Local & State
Massachusetts man dies after crash in Saco
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Local & State
Delta Ambulance looks to impose new fee on 14 central Maine towns, making more than $600,000 in revenue
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Arts & Entertainment
These musical Mainers up for Grammys are heading down the red carpet
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Local & State
See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine
Today's Letters
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Nation & World
Ahead of State of the Union, Biden sees economic glow, Republicans see gloom
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Nation & World
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
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Health
Why a new Alzheimer’s drug is having a slow U.S. debut
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Nation & World
In a world of drones and satellites, why use a spy balloon?
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Local & State
Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead
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Cops & Courts
Two plead guilty to disrupting flight diverted to Maine
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Nation & World
In Tyre Nichols’ neighborhood, Black residents fear police
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Nation & World
Route to Super Bowl dangerous for Mexico’s avocado haulers
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Nation & World
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Editors' Picks
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Business
Maine’s seafaring history marred by long-ignored, disgraceful chapter
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Local & State
Troubling history of Malaga Island takes on added significance a century later
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Food
Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
Restaurant critic Andrew Ross’ picks for the area’s top restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars.
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Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center's Brunswick campus.
Disney explores sale of more films, TV series to rivals
CEO Bob Iger will share more of his plans when the company reports financial results Wednesday.
Maine lawmakers renew push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalling in the polarized debates over immigration reform and border security.
Super Bowl: Eagles weren’t afraid to make difficult decisions
Analysis: The Philadelphia Eagles were at a crossroads following a 4-11-1 finish in 2020, but now they are playing for another Super Bowl title.
Football: Leavitt’s Mayo, Oxford Hills’ Louvat win Gaziano Awards
They are the first from their schools to win honors the top senior linemen in Maine high school football.
Our View: This is what it takes to open a warming shelter?
Portland has to be capable of mobilizing to protect the homeless before there's no choice left but to do it.
The Wrap: Coletti’s in Biddeford makes Yelp’s list of 100 best pizzerias
Also, Kennebunk's Auntie's House brings its Whoopie Balls to Portland; Readable Feast New England awards Maine writers; fire damages Apres, and more.
Join us at the 2022 Photos of the Year Opening Reception
Join us at the Portland Public Library on Friday, Feb. 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See rock and Americana duo Muddy Ruckus at One Longfellow Square on Friday.
Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project out for bid
The Maine Department of Transportation began advertising the Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project for construction bids Wednesday, after the Federal Highway Administration again agreed that rehabilitating the 90-year-old structure would be infeasible due to high costs.
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