Bill Cosby, once known as ‘America’s Dad,’ sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for sex assault
The judge declares the celebrity comedian and actor to be a 'sexually violent predator.'
Trump attacks 2nd Kavanaugh accuser, blames Democrats
A spokesperson says the White House is open to letting Deborah Ramirez testify at a Thursday hearing at which Christine Blasey Ford will testify.
Dozens of Kavanaugh protesters arrested at Sen. Collins’ D.C. office
The group chants 'we will not be silenced' outside the office of Maine's senior senator, who later told the media that the Supreme Court nominee's second accuser should be interviewed under oath.
When time comes for candidate debates, the underdogs have no stage fright. Here’s why.
In the final stretch to November's elections, debate season will heat up and candidates low in the polls will get the exposure they need.
Ex-priest, Cheverus teacher goes to prison for sexually assaulting Freeport boy
The 30-year-old man who was abused decades ago by James Talbot faced the former priest in court and recalled the 'pure terror' of going to church.
LePage’s secretive wind energy commission appears near collapse
Chris O'Neil, a consultant to wind power opponents, quit the Maine Wind Energy Advisory Commission last week, the third departure in recent months from the panel that LePage exempted from Maine's right-to-know law.
Mega sailing yacht pushed by wind gust, damages pilings in Portland Harbor
The M5 has made multiple visits to the Portland waterfront and was docked over the weekend when it pulled a floating pier away from its pilings.
Proposal for 40-acre oyster farm in Maquoit Bay draws opposition in Brunswick
Some residents say the operation would be industrial-sized and too disruptive, but the business owners and others say the concerns are unwarranted.
Maine Voices: Single lawmaker could restore honor to court confirmation process
One Republican senator is all it takes to restore the 60-vote threshold on whether to approve or deny.
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News Posted: 6:41 PM
Richmond voters reject temporary ban on medical marijuana storefronts
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Sports Posted: 6:40 PM
Celtics’ Smart healing on the court
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News Posted: 6:36 PM
Michael Kors buying Versace in $2 billion deal
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Local & State Posted: 6:33 PM
Queen Mary 2 anchors off Rockland, and she’s quite impressive
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College Posted: 6:24 PM
UMaine QB Ferguson questionable for Saturday’s game at Yale
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Election 2018 Posted: 6:21 PM
Governor’s race finances: Alan Caron loans himself another $240,000
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PoliticsWatch video: Sen. Collins ‘appalled’ by Trump’s tweet criticizing Kavanaugh accuser
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Local & StateMega sailing yacht pushed by wind gust, damages pilings in Portland Harbor
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Local & StateMaine investigates restaurant for using marijuana on lobsters before cooking them
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Local & StateFeature obituary: Jason Jacobe, 34, Windham High standout athlete, valedictorian
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BusinessPortland’s first price-restricted housing unit a tough sell
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Local & StateInteractive map: see where Maine drivers crashed into moose in the past year
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Local & StateHistoric Casco Bay island once owned by Arctic explorer up for sale
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Election 2018
Governor candidate Caron made nearly $1 million last year; Moody’s income is under wraps
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BusinessSouthern Maine sees building boom as cities bust out permits
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PoliticsSecond woman accuses Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct
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Cops & CourtsFishing boat captain pleads guilty in death of crew members
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Election 2018
Governor’s race finances: Alan Caron loans himself another $240,000
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Local & StateMorning fire damages South Portland home
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Nation & WorldTrump lays out rebuke of global governance, promotes self-interest to UN
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Nation & WorldWorld leaders laugh at Trump’s boast during his UN address
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FoodMaine distillery plans release party for whiskey that’s come of age
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Local & State
Queen Mary 2 anchors off Rockland, and she’s quite impressive
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Health careSen. Collins’ bills to ban pharmacy ‘gag clauses’ passes House and Senate
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BusinessJust Dunkin’: Popular coffee chain will drop ‘Donuts’ from its name
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PoliticsRepublican drops out of race for Cumberland County district attorney
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Life & Culture
The Society Gallery: Photos from Maine events
See how many faces you recognize in our coverage of Maine's social circuit.
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BusinessMaine forest products industry needs more investment, group says
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BusinessLeader of shipper Eimskip’s move to Portland waterfront steps down
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New EnglandCamper falls 250 feet to his death in New Hampshire
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Local & StateJudge finds district attorney candidate violated bar rules
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Schools and EducationLewiston to restrict swimming in sweeping changes to school field trip policy
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Schools and EducationColby College makes SAT, ACT optional for applicants
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Commentary: Trump's UN speech almost adds up to a doctrine
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Fishing boat captain pleads guilty in death of crew members
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World leaders laugh at Trump's boast during his U.N. address
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Maine man who says he was wrongly accused of sex assault reaches settlement
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Republican drops out of race for Cumberland County district attorney
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Watch video: Sen. Collins 'appalled' by Trump's tweet criticizing Kavanaugh accuser
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Mega sailing yacht pushed by wind gust, damages pilings in Portland Harbor
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Maine investigates restaurant for using marijuana on lobsters before cooking them
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Feature obituary: Jason Jacobe, 34, Windham High standout athlete, valedictorian
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Portland's first price-restricted housing unit a tough sell
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