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Caught in the crossfire: Mainers aid in medical rescue of Afghan boy
Fawad, then 6 years old, was hit by a bullet as his family tried to flee Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal. A network that included Maine residents came together to bring him to safety.
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Business 4 mins ago
Storm surge: To get lights back on, Maine pays a premium for crews from away
Weather is creating more disruption to electricity service, and the state’s utilities – and ratepayers – are racking up larger bills for the extra help that’s needed as a result.
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Politics 3 mins ago
Time seems ripe for bipartisan action on income tax cuts in Maine
As the state enjoys a record surplus, lawmakers from both parties have submitted proposals that would reduce taxes for lower-income Mainers.
Health
Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Outdoors
In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine
The sport, in which a skier maneuvers around obstacles while being pulled by a galloping horse, is expected to draw thousands of fans to Topsham and Skowhegan in February.
Life & Culture
‘Wabanaki Stories’ brings music, storytelling of Maine’s Indigenous people to stage
Local & State
In photos: After some dustings, snow finally makes clean sweep over Maine
Food
With these desserts, you’ll have them begging for rutabagas
And don't forget the parsnip and the beet. These cold-weather root veggies, longtime New England staples, can make excellent sweets.
Editorials
Our View: Democrats’ plan to expand abortion rights is not ‘extreme’
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Outdoors Posted: 4:00 AM
In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 4:00 AM
Deep Water: ‘Maine Winter,’ by Chrystena Hahn
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Food Posted: 4:00 AM
How to use Korean rice cakes (tteok), a chewy, versatile delight
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Food Posted: 4:00 AM
This chale is a spiced tomato sauce to enhance just about any protein
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Columns Posted: 4:00 AM
Insight: The passport paradox
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Politics Posted: 4:00 AM
Time seems ripe for bipartisan action on income tax cuts in Maine
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
In photos: After some dustings, snow finally makes clean sweep over Maine
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
Storm surge: To get lights back on, Maine pays a premium for crews from away
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Arts Review Posted: 4:00 AM
Art review: Photos from punk scene, intricate paintings both reflect passage of time
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
Caught in the crossfire: Mainers aid in medical rescue of Afghan boy
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Books Posted: 4:00 AM
Bedside table: A chilling classic
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Outdoors Posted: 4:00 AM
What’s up in February: So many highlights this month, if you can brave the cold
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New England
Massachusetts mother to be charged with killing 2 of her 3 children
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Local & State
Portland shaken over recent killings of homeless people
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Local & State
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
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Politics
Five women, immense power: Can they keep U.S. from fiscal brink?
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Business
Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
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Life & Culture
‘Wabanaki Stories’ brings music, storytelling of Maine’s Indigenous people to stage
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Nation & World
Tyre Nichols video shows brutal 3-minute beating by police
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Nation & World
U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in 2 years
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Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s housing crisis requires urgent action, and we’re ready to get to work
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New England
Infant in Massachusetts tragedy has died, the DA’s office says
January 27
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Local & State
See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine
Today's Letters
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Local & State
The Press Herald’s 2022 Photos Of The Year
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Nation & World
Memphis police chief disbands unit whose officers beat Tyre Nichols to death
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Nation & World
Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
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Local & State
Nature walk brings fresh highlights of winter foliage at nature sanctuary
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Nation & World
Online system to seek asylum in U.S. overwhelmed quickly
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Nation & World
U.S. general warns troops that war with China is possible in 2 years
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Sports
Issue of Russian athletes competing looms for Paris Olympics
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Nation & World
Three killed, 4 wounded in latest California shooting
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Politics
Election-denying lawmakers hold key oversight roles
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Nation & World
Ukraine: ‘Fast-track’ talks underway for missiles, planes
Editors' Picks
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Food
James Beard Foundation names 11 semifinalists from Maine
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Local & State
Mills said she wouldn’t seek to alter Maine abortion law. What changed?
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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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Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
Most economists say U.S. debt hasn’t reached crisis – yet
While the House GOP favors a path toward a balanced budget, the president wants to raise the borrowing cap.
Republicans confront bitter split, with no clear path forward
Ronna McDaniel's reelection to an unprecedented fourth term as RNC chair is expected to do little to heal the splintered GOP.
In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine
The sport, in which a skier maneuvers around obstacles while being pulled by a galloping horse, is expected to draw thousands of fans to Topsham and Skowhegan in February.
Local roundup: Yarmouth/Freeport girls hockey picks up key victory over Cheverus/Old Orchard Beach/Kennebunk/Windham
Yarmouth/Freeport hands Cheverus only second loss of the season.
Our View: Democrats’ plan to expand abortion rights is not ‘extreme’
Under no circumstances should cost or geography determine the rights of pregnant Mainers.
Skip the grow lights. Try a method that’s stood the test of time
A centuries-old gardening method for starting seedlings is finding new life.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Ryan Adams
This virtual conversation with the artist took place on Tuesday, January 10.
Indie Film: With ‘Chapman Speaks,’ Husson film students imagine an authoritarian cautionary tale
The team behind a politically savvy movie-in-progress is holding auditions at the Bangor university on Saturday.
Pending sale of 25-unit Topsham apartment complex would weaken affordability restrictions
Twenty-five apartments in Topsham could soon lose some of their affordability requirements, vexing affordable housing advocates who say the government should do more to keep those restrictions in place.
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