Regional News:
Jury finds John D. Williams guilty of murder for shooting Cpl. Eugene Cole
The prosecutor from the Maine Attorney General's Office said she will ask for a life sentence for Williams.
Politics
Lawmakers reject ‘red flag gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of two measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous individuals from their guns – but by different processes.
Business
Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature
The bill, which faces additional votes, would allow Mainers age 21 and older to place bets at licensed physical locations or via mobile apps.
Local & State
Choice of site for Portland’s new homeless shelter draws criticism
Some people staying at the current shelter say the new site is too far from services downtown. Riverton residents question the wisdom of putting the shelter in an industrial area next to a river.
Local & State
Purchase of Bethel forestland completes 3,500-acre conservation area
The 978-acre Bethel Community Forest will have 13 miles of recreation trails and connect to a larger swath of land between the town and the Sunday River ski area.
Life & Culture
Movers, shakers of Maine arts gather in Portland for summit
Among the challenges facing artists are affordable housing and studio space, limited exhibition space and money.
Health care
Maine baby survives 2 life-threatening birth defects
A pediatric surgeon at Maine Med performed two surgeries for rare conditions in the first 10 months of the girl's life.
Facing My Addiction
Diversion of Suboxone to the street shouldn’t discourage more access
Once Suboxone medication is more easily accessible, there won't be a reason for widespread diversion to the street market.
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: Expectations of men are changing, so where do we go from here?
Opening up to the one closest to us is difficult but can also lead to healing.
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Business Posted: 11:05 PM
Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature
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Sports Posted: 11:01 PM
Tuesday’s local baseball roundup: Libson rolls by Topsham, 8-1
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Local & State Posted: 11:00 PM
Maine Legislature draws close to adjournment but some key battles remain
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Sports Posted: 10:44 PM
Tuesday’s major league roundup: Angels send Jays to sixth straight loss at home
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Sports Posted: 10:18 PM
Tuesday’s Sports Digest: Sea Dogs slip past Erie, 2-1
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Posted: 9:35 PM
Trump kicks off 2020 campaign at Orlando rally
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Sports Posted: 9:29 PM
Tuesday’s NFL notebook: League, NCAA getting together to target player safety
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Local & State Posted: 9:21 PM
Choice of site for Portland’s new homeless shelter draws criticism
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Posted: 9:12 PM
Utility company to pay $1 billion to governments for California wildfire damage
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Posted: 8:56 PM
Police charge two with operating mobile meth lab
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Posted: 8:39 PM
Hong Kong’s leader offers ‘sincerest apologies,’ but refuses to resign
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Local & State Posted: 8:31 PM
Midcoast farms donate greens to feed asylum seekers
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Local & StatePaul LePage has a new job – tending bar in Maine
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Local & StatePortland council chooses Riverton as new shelter site
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Local & StateThousands turn out for Pride Portland! parade
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Local & StateGay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine
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New EnglandTwo hikers die on White Mountains trails in 2 days
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Local & StateWestbrook police: Don’t call us about Rock Row concert noise
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Local & StateFour competing to design artwork for Portland’s 1st roundabout
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Local & StateWestbrook outdoor concert venue draws more noise complaints
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BusinessGov. Mills signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
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Nation & WorldFour family members shot, killed in Iowa home
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Local & StatePortlanders welcome asylum seekers, but also worry about financial strain on taxpayers
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BusinessRobust home sales draw 2 new furniture stores to South Portland
Yesterday at 4:00 AM
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Local & StateBills to reduce ‘welfare cliff’ pass Maine Legislature
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BusinessCompromise bill to boost workers’ comp benefits for some becomes law
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Trump kicks off 2020 campaign at Orlando rally
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PoliticsSen. Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate vote as re-election race looms
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PoliticsEric Brakey says he may challenge Golden for 2nd District seat
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Local & State
Midcoast farms donate greens to feed asylum seekers
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Local & StateNew Maine law requires sellers to disclose if properties were used to make meth
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Local & StateGov. Mills signs bill requiring state to notify communities of federal air quality violations
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Cops & Courts
Maine Senate passes bill extending statute of limitations on sex crimes
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Local & StateMill buildings in Waterville sold and slated for development
MorE NEws
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Nation & WorldShanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing ‘painful’ past
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Nation & WorldU.S. air quality slipping after years of improvement
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Cops & CourtsProsecutors want to try teen as adult in Litchfield woman’s death
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Local & StateNew state office building opens in Augusta
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Nation & World33,000 pounds of cocaine seized in one of biggest U.S. drug busts
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New EnglandHiker rescued from Mount Washington may have to foot the bill
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SportsSuspect in Ortiz shooting to spend a year in preventive prison
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Local & StateMotorcycle rider dies in collision in Oxford County
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AnimalsScientists think they know why dogs have eyes that tug at our hearts
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