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Government shutdown averted at last minute as Congress passes temporary funding plan

The Senate voted 88-9 on Saturday night to send the House-approved package to President Biden's desk. All four members of Maine's delegation backed the bill in their respective chambers.

Mayoral candidate Pious Ali wants to build a more inclusive Portland

Local & State

Evan Gershkovich wanted to explain Russia to Americans. Russia wanted him to stay quiet.

Local & State

ACLU, Maine officials resume negotiations to improve legal services for poor clients

Local & State

Maine awards $2.4 million in climate grants to 53 communities

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Maine delegation breathes a collective sigh of relief as shutdown is averted
Local & State Posted: 8:20 PM

Long forgotten helmsman, a key figure in a sea battle off Maine during the War of 1812, is honored in Portland
Sports Posted: 6:59 PM

UMaine football finds lost offense in 56-28 win over Stony Brook
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Sports Digest: Marlins clinch NL wild-card berth win over Pirates
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Inside the vast digital campaign by Hindu nationalists to inflame India
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BIW to join Army partnership that provides jobs to veterans
College Posted: 5:38 PM

Saturday’s college roundup: UNE football starts fast, beats Castleton, 31-14
Varsity Maine Posted: 5:30 PM

Saturday’s high school roundup: Cape Elizabeth wins girls’ soccer showdown with Brunswick
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a House office building amid voting on a funding bill
Varsity Maine Posted: 5:08 PM

Cross country: Ruth White smashes her own course record en route to 3rd straight Festival of Champions win
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Cross country: Ruth White smashes her own course record en route to 3rd straight Festival of Champions win
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Newsom facing competing pressures as he decides on Feinstein successor

Local & State

South Portland High sends students home Friday after lockdown
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Two men arrested in Sanford stabbing
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Maine Marathon organizers anticipate record turnout Sunday
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Delaware company plans to buy Jay mill for industrial use
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Settlement reached in Poland man’s malpractice case against CMMC
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Portland man shot in Old Port last year now suing bar and bouncer
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Vintage car trek returns to central Maine, choosing Gardiner as its finish line
Local & State

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Maine delegation breathes a collective sigh of relief as shutdown is averted

All four members of the delegation voted in favor of the stopgap spending measure to avoid shutting down the government.

BIW to join Army partnership that provides jobs to veterans

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is set to sign an agreement Monday to join the Partnership for Your Success Program.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a House office building amid voting on a funding bill

The GOP-controlled House Administration Committee, which oversees issues about the Capitol complex, posted a picture of a person pulling the fire alarm who appeared to be Bowman.

UMaine football finds lost offense in 56-28 win over Stony Brook

The victory is the Black Bears' first of the season and snaps a nine-game losing streak dating back to last October.

Local roundup: Freeport, Mt. Ararat field hockey settle for a tie

The Eagles score with 1:45 left in regulation to pull even.

Commentary: What’s at stake in the new Supreme Court term

With abortion pill and domestic violence gun law cases on the docket, women will be watching this court.

Owners of Mainely Burgers revamp former Smaha’s Legion Square Market in South Portland

Max Barber and his brother and co-owner will put their culinary expertise to use by introducing a selection of prepared foods, sandwiches, and house marinades to the market.

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Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows

See Maine singer-songwriter Sara Cox perform on Saturday in Freeport.

Bath Golf Club planning to erase 9 holes, build townhouses

The Bath Golf Club, established in 1932, hasn't been profitable since the mid-1990s and sees the project as a way forward, according to its managing member.

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