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Influx of asylum seekers fills Portland’s overflow shelters
Nearly 170 people, most from sub-Saharan Africa, have arrived in Portland in the past three weeks and city officials say they've run out of space to shelter them.
Cops & Courts
Marissa Kennedy told her parents ‘I feel like I’m dying’ days before she died of abuse
Those are just the latest gut-wrenching details to be presented to jurors in the murder trial of the 10-year-old girl's mother, Sharon Carrillo.
Cops & Courts
Portland man shot his sister’s boyfriend in the back, forensic experts agree
But the state's medical examiner and an expert witness testifying for the defense in Mark Cardilli Jr.'s murder trial offer different theories about what transpired during the final moments of the deadly confrontation in which Cardilli killed Isahak Muse.
Politics
Watch live: Divided House panel presses toward historic Trump impeachment vote
Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee continue a marathon session on articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Business
United to make daily flights from Portland to Denver this summer
The expansion of its seasonal service follows similar announcements from other airlines that are part of efforts by the Portland International Jetport to improve its connections with western destinations.
Business
Higher wages, bigger labor force at center of Maine’s 10-year economic plan
The state's first long-range economic plan in 2 decades will go to the Legislature for consideration of its recommendations.
Local & State
Housing, tax relief among top goals for new Portland mayor and council
The City Council vows to focus on affordable housing, homelessness, easing the property tax burden and improving public transportation over the next year.
Do This
Get out of the dark at these illuminated events
Some events to brighten your holiday nights, from massive light shows to gentle music by candlelight.
Maine Voices
Christmas is not a holiday for everyone
It's not making war on Christmas to point out that the holiday is awkward for many non-Christians.
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Local & State Posted: 10:48 PM
Influx of asylum seekers fills Portland’s overflow shelters
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Boston Bruins Posted: 10:12 PM
Bruins drop fifth straight game as Lightning surge to a 3-2 win
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Local & State Posted: 9:55 PM
Helping out with the Toy Fund becomes a long-term habit
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Nation & World Posted: 9:45 PM
Senate confirms No. 2 at State Department as ambassador to Russia
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Sports Posted: 9:33 PM
Sports Digest: Thomas scores 44 to lead USM men past Thomas
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Local & State Posted: 9:33 PM
Fire damages home on Peaks Island
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Varsity Maine Posted: 9:33 PM
Girls’ basketball: Freeport wears down Cape Elizabeth
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Times Record Sports Posted: 8:09 PM
Eagles slip past Wildcats, 2-1 in girls hockey
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Politics Posted: 7:59 PM
Tentative deal would avert possible looming federal shutdown
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Local & State Posted: 7:56 PM
Donated toys were tainted by meth lab in church playroom, Buxton pastor says
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Schools and Education Posted: 7:27 PM
Augusta board rejects proposed rules for broadcasting school sports, other events
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Business Posted: 6:19 PM
Region’s leaders say offshore wind in Gulf of Maine could provide critical energy source
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Local & State
Portland moves forward with plans to build temporary waterfront park
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Business
The Wrap: Three new restaurants, a second location, and a new chef
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Local & State
Missing Richmond woman struggled with mental health, substance abuse
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Cops & Courts
Sister of Portland man charged with murder recounts his racist comments as trial begins
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Cops & Courts
Marissa Kennedy told her parents ‘I feel like I’m dying’ days before she died of abuse
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Local & State
Waterboro woman found dead hours after booking into York County Jail
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Local & State
Vehicle fire closes I-295 in Yarmouth for an hour during evening commute
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Cops & Courts
‘I should have stopped’: Mother told police she beat daughter for months
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Cops & Courts
Girl’s heart ‘gave out’ after months of abuse, doctor tells jurors
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Business
Southwest adds direct flights from Portland to Nashville and Chicago
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Cops & Courts
Father of Portland man charged with murder didn’t realize son’s gun was real
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Food
Old favorite Maria’s restaurant will reopen in new spot on Saturday
Yesterday at 5:58 PM
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Local & State
Donated toys were tainted by meth lab in church playroom, Buxton pastor says
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Cops & Courts
Windham police search for suspect in stabbing
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Varsity Maine
Three finalists announced for 49th Fitzpatrick Trophy
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Nation & World
Trump criticizes teenage activist Greta Thunberg after Time honor
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Local & State
Actors whose bus crashed near Waterville dream of going home for Christmas
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Outdoors
Acadia visitors join lawsuit against e-bikes in national parks
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Local & State
Helping out with the Toy Fund becomes a long-term habit
Ten studios will welcome visitors this weekend for the third annual open house event.
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Local & State
Fire damages home on Peaks Island
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Business
U.S., China reach tentative trade deal that would scale back tariffs
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Nation & World
New Zealand recovers six bodies days after volcanic eruption
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Nation & World
FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
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Schools and Education
Augusta board rejects proposed rules for broadcasting school sports, other events
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Politics
Tentative deal would avert possible looming federal shutdown
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Nation & World
New Jersey attackers linked to anti-Semitic fringe movement
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Nation & World
U.K. exit poll suggests majority for Boris Johnson’s Conservatives
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Business
Region’s leaders say offshore wind in Gulf of Maine could provide critical energy source
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