Regional News:
Team of developers buys Portland’s old Mercy Hospital for future housing
Northern Light Mercy Hospital will continue to operate at 144 State St. over the next 2 years, while the developers work on a detailed plan.
Politics
Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it
The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.
Business
Bill to create consumer-owned electric utility meets Republican resistance
Republicans on the Legislature's energy committee show no support for the Democratic bill to create a public power authority to buy the assets of Maine's two private electric utility companies.
Business
Stock market rout deepens as fears of virus send Dow plunging 1,190 points
This is now Wall Street’s worst week since October 2008, when it was mired in the financial crisis.
Nation & World
As Pence takes lead, critics recall response to HIV outbreak in Indiana
As governor, he didn't agree with federal health experts that distributing clean needles was a good idea as one method to control the worst outbreak in the state's history.
Local & State
Maine Republicans pressured USM to punish ‘rogue’ professor
University officials defend their actions surrounding the 2018 controversy to offer class credit for protesting Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, while critics say the response went too far in pandering to Republican lawmakers.
Elections
Wording of vaccine referendum raising questions for some voters
A ‘yes’ vote overturns Maine's new law eliminating all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations, while a ‘no’ vote maintains it.
Business
Two sides clash on bill to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Supporters tell lawmakers that making producers pay to dispose of packaging waste would improve recycling programs and help taxpayers. Businesses and national trade groups say it would be expensive, disruptive and hard to follow.
Maine Voices
Traditions of faith, science both encourage vaccination – vote 'no' on 1
The God of Christianity, Judaism and Islam has always cared about the health of the community.
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New England Posted: Yesterday at 11:42 PM
Lawsuit related to motorcycle crash can proceed, judge rules
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New England Posted: Yesterday at 11:36 PM
Not asleep on the job? Lawyer’s sleep apnea claim rejected
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 11:23 PM
Paris fire chief says he rejected resignations of 18 firefighters
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 11:03 PM
Thursday’s high school notebook: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland goalie wins Becky Schaffer Award
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Boston Bruins Posted: Yesterday at 10:58 PM
Newcomer helps Bruins top Stars, 4-3
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Maine Red Claws Posted: Yesterday at 10:31 PM
Tacko-less Red Claws lose late lead, fall to Lakeland
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:23 PM
NFL notebook: Young declares himself ‘best player in the draft’
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:21 PM
NHL roundup: Blackhawks rally to upend Lightning, 5-2
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:12 PM
Sports Digest: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland goalie wins Becky Schaffer Award
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:50 PM
How to prepare for, and protect against, the coronavirus
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:40 PM
NBA roundup: Ailing 76ers dump Knicks
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Cops & Courts Posted: Yesterday at 9:26 PM
Scarborough police seek driver of pickup truck who stole trailer
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Arts & Entertainment
Saco fishermen compete on new season of ‘Wicked Tuna’
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Food
A dozen from Maine are nominated for James Beard Awards
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Business
Upscale bowling gets rolling on more lanes in southern Maine
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Business
State’s medical marijuana market much bigger than anyone realized
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Business
State’s plan for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage
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Local & State
Maine Republicans pressured USM to punish ‘rogue’ professor
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Cops & Courts
Westbrook man pleads guilty to distributing images of minors engaged in sex acts
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Business
Team of developers buys Portland’s old Mercy Hospital for future housing
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Local & State
Man struck, killed by train in Portland
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Local & State
Portland leaders cautious as they review complex proposal for eastern waterfront
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Cops & Courts
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
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Local & State
Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine
Yesterday at 8:13 AM
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Business
Federal agency grants Downeaster $17 million for upgrades
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Local & State
Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine
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Local & State
Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response
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Kennebunk Post
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge headquarters to relocate to Kennebunk
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Local & State
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
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Local & State
Pennsylvania man killed in Aroostook County snowmobile crash
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Local & State
Bar Harbor Hannaford employee is the nation’s grocery bagging champion
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Local & State
Thomas J. Ryan, renowned doctor who found refuge in Maine, dies at 91
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Times Record
Accounts differ in Brunswick SUV-train collision
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Local & State
Council committee recommends leash restrictions for Baxter Woods
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 27
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Arts & Entertainment
Press Play: Listen to ‘Mouth’ by Crunchcoat
The video for the Portland pop punk trio's single is a real trip.
MorE NEws
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Nation & World
U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, whistleblower says
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Nation & World
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus
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Nation & World
How to prepare for, and protect against, the coronavirus
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Nation & World
Brewery gunman identified as electrician who liked to build guns
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Cops & Courts
Scarborough police seek driver of pickup truck who stole trailer
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Local & State
Fire damages Sanford apartment building
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Health
Maine flu map: Cases still widespread, and more schools hit
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Arts & Entertainment
Transformative director of Colby art museum leaving for job in Chicago
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Local & State
Eighteen firefighters resign in mass protest in Oxford County
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