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Heavy rain swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine
There was significant flooding on Commercial Street in Portland, while in Westbrook the Presumpscot River exceeded flood stage.
Cops & Courts
Portland man charged with murder takes stand in own defense
Mark Cardilli Jr. testifies about his decision to retrieve the gun he used to kill Isahak Muse, saying he was justified in using it to threaten Muse when he wouldn't leave the family's home.
Cops & Courts
Mother describes woman charged with murder as a ‘child in a woman’s body’
Sharon Carrillo's parents testify that her husband coerced her into telling police that she participated in the beatings that led to the death of her daughter, 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.
Health
Vaping among Maine high school students nearly doubled in just 2 years, survey shows
The increase prompted Gov. Janet Mills to call for more education and the elimination of a provision in state law that allows some people under 21 to buy tobacco.
Politics
House panel approves two articles of impeachment on party-line votes
The 23-17 votes by the Judiciary Committee sets the stage for a history-making floor vote next week.
Business
Volkswagen, Toyota threaten to revoke Saco dealerships’ franchise rights
The auto manufacturers blasted Prime Motor Group owner GPB Capital Holdings for firing former CEO David Rosenberg without their approval.
Politics
Sen. Collins introduces bill to let asylum seekers work sooner, bucking Trump plan
The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.
Politics
Two Somali politicians find inspiration in each other’s success
Controversial U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, talked Friday with incoming Lewiston City Council member Safiya Khalid after a political rally in New Hampshire.
Opinion
Commentary: Proposed Maine local option tax would be a losing proposition
Border-county businesses would forfeit sales, and taxpayers in most of the state's municipalities would see little benefit.
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College roundup: Louisville men’s basketball bounces back to beat Eastern Kentucky
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College Posted: 6:51 PM
Perry runs for 304 yards and Navy beats Army
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Mississippi vows further appeal after loss on abortion ban
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Sports Posted: 6:22 PM
Presidents Cup: Reed’s caddie banned after shoving fan
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Specialist teams still looking to recover last 2 volcano victims
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Scarborough couple makes giving to toy fund an annual event
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Nation & World Posted: 5:51 PM
Shooting in Atlanta mall food court injures 1
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Local & State Posted: 5:50 PM
Loon numbers rise to records in New Hampshire, Vermont
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New England Patriots Posted: 5:30 PM
NFL notebook: Bengals coach saw the Patriots in the big game last season
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Business Posted: 5:16 PM
Mexico disputes language in U.S. bill on ratifying trade pact
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New England Patriots Posted: 5:16 PM
How did Patriots offense become one of NFL’s worst?
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Nation & World Posted: 4:59 PM
Shooting shows New Jersey’s gun laws not stopping imports
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Business
Volkswagen, Toyota threaten to revoke Saco dealerships’ franchise rights
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Cops & Courts
In her final days, abused 10-year-old said, ‘I feel like I’m dying,’ mother told police
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Business
The Wrap: Three new restaurants, a second location, and a new chef
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Local & State
Influx of asylum seekers fills Portland’s overflow shelters
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Letters
Garage's decision adds $15 to cost of Nickelodeon ticket
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Local & State
Truck jack-knifes on Interstate 295 in Portland, closing highway for hours
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Cops & Courts
‘I should have stopped’: Mother told police she beat daughter for months
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Local & State
Heavy rain swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine
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Cops & Courts
Girl’s heart ‘gave out’ after months of abuse, doctor tells jurors
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Business
Renys purchases historic building in downtown Bath
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Cops & Courts
Portland man charged with murder takes stand in own defense
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Local & State
Despite rescue attempt, man dies after car crashes into brook in West Paris
Yesterday at 11:08 AM
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Local & State
Pedestrian died after being struck by vehicle in Augusta, police say
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Local & State
Seven-hour standoff in Shapleigh ends with domestic violence arrest
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Local & State
Icy conditions suspected in 11-vehicle pileup on I-95 in Pittsfield
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Local & State
Loon numbers rise to records in New Hampshire, Vermont
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Local & State
Scarborough couple makes giving to toy fund an annual event
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Business
Maine minimum wage to rise, overtime rules to change Jan. 1
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Local & State
Man convicted of murdering his best friend dies at Maine State Prison
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Local & State
Despite rescue attempt, man dies after car crashes into brook in West Paris
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Politics
Anti-impeachment Democrat poised to switch parties after plea from Trump
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Business
Louisiana sues California over alligator products ban
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Nation & World
NYC paying $625,000 to mom whose baby was ripped away by police
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Nation & World
U.S. finally giving boot to official foot measurement
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Nation & World
Michigan family’s heirloom is 141-year-old fruitcake
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Nation & World
Shooting in Atlanta mall food court injures 1
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Specialist teams still looking to recover last 2 volcano victims
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Nation & World
Italy’s Sardines rally in backlash against anti-immigration leader
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Business
Mexico disputes language in U.S. bill on ratifying trade pact
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