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Prosecutor to seek life in prison for man convicted of murdering officer

Cpl. Eugene Cole's brother says that with the guilty verdict Tuesday against John D. Williams, ‘Maybe some of the wounds can start healing.’

Rep. Golden wants to withhold funding for right whale protections

Rep. Pingree cosponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry's risk to right whales has not been approved by 3rd-party scientists.

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.

Health care

New director of Maine CDC outlines priorities, starting with hiring

Dr. Nirav Shah says 'job No. 1' is to fully staff the agency, which had more than 100 unfilled positions under the LePage administration and currently has 55 vacancies.

Local & State

Portland council’s choice of site for 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

What’s in your recycling bin? Interns will grade the contents this summer in 4 communities

Residents in Falmouth, Scarborough, South Portland and Windham will see colored tags on their curbside recycling bins in an effort to reduce contamination that is costing towns money.

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.

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.

Editorials

Our View: Rumford librarians protect free speech

You don't have to burn books to intimidate and silence people who hold different values.

Nation & World Posted: 12:52 PM

Trump administration threatens furloughs, layoffs if Congress doesn’t let it kill agency
Cops & Courts Posted: 12:42 PM

State’s top court upholds ruling in cold case killing
Cops & Courts Posted: 12:19 PM

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to providing drugs linked to fatal overdose
Schools and Education Posted: 12:00 PM

School district settles with former Kennebunk teacher over racist incidents
Beach to Beacon Posted: 11:17 AM

Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
Business Posted: 10:41 AM

Rep. Golden wants to withhold funding for right whale protections
Nation & World Posted: 8:56 AM

Charitable giving by individual Americans drops in 2018
Nation & World Posted: 6:32 AM

UN expert wants probe of Saudi prince role in Khashoggi death
Columns Posted: 6:00 AM

Leonard Pitts: Central Park 5 series shows what they see when they see us
Sports Posted: 5:07 AM

Kepler’s hit in 17th gives Twins 4-3 win over Red Sox
Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM

Our View: Rumford librarians protect free speech
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

What persecution are refugees escaping?

Health care Posted: 4:00 AM

New director of Maine CDC outlines priorities, starting with hiring
Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM

Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

What’s in your recycling bin? Interns will grade the contents this summer in 4 communities
Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM

What can and can’t be recycled through Ecomaine
Business Posted: 4:00 AM

The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Veterans’ needs should come before those of noncitizens
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

People of faith are stepping up to welcome asylum seekers
Opinion Posted: 4:00 AM

Commentary: America’s middle class is showing signs of life
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Electoral College abets subversion of democracy
Letters Posted: 4:00 AM

Helping hand isn’t extended to everybody in Portland
Auto Posted: 4:00 AM

For longterm parking, just disconnect pickup’s battery
Business Posted: Yesterday at 11:05 PM

Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:01 PM

Tuesday’s local baseball roundup: Libson rolls by Topsham, 8-1
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 11:00 PM

Maine Legislature draws close to adjournment but key battles remain
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:44 PM

Tuesday’s major league roundup: Angels send Jays to sixth straight loss at home
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:18 PM

Tuesday’s Sports Digest: Sea Dogs slip past Erie, 2-1
Posted: Yesterday at 9:35 PM

Trump kicks off 2020 campaign at Orlando rally
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 9:29 PM

Tuesday’s NFL notebook: League, NCAA getting together to target player safety
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 9:21 PM

Portland council’s choice of site for new homeless shelter draws criticism
Posted: Yesterday at 9:12 PM

Utility company to pay $1 billion to governments for California wildfire damage
Cops & Courts Posted: Yesterday at 8:56 PM

Police charge two with operating mobile meth lab
Posted: Yesterday at 8:39 PM

Hong Kong’s leader offers ‘sincerest apologies,’ but refuses to resign
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 8:31 PM

Midcoast farms donate greens to feed asylum seekers
Cops & Courts Posted: Yesterday at 8:25 PM

Portland man arrested following brief chase in Hollis

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