Regional News:
Sinking claims lives of well-known fishing captain and deckhand
The fishing vessel Hayley Ann sank about 50 miles off Portland for reasons that are not yet clear, the Coast Guard says.
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Christopher Pinkham and Arnold 'Joe' Nickerson are remembered as experienced fishermen who leave behind loving families.
Politics
Trump’s lawyers say Democrats want to ‘overturn’ last election
They're mounting a wide-ranging, aggressive defense asserting an expansive view of presidential powers.
Local & State
Gorham woman harassed by drone learns that not much can be done about it
Mary Dunham said the drone tracked her for 2 days, an experience she describes as 'unnerving,' and it continued to hover even when police arrived to investigate.
Local & State
Portland-area hotels failed to act to stop sex trafficking, woman says in lawsuit
The former Maine woman's lawsuit names four hotels, two of which have closed, and it may be consolidated with other lawsuits filed by victims in other states.
Local & State
Five overdose deaths so far this month have Portland on alert
Police say the rash of overdoses is concerning and yet another sign that the state's prolonged opioid crisis has not abated.
Local & State
Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions
A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
Schools and Education
Maine students’ test scores improve in English, stay about the same in science and math
Education Commissioner Pender Makin cautions against using the assessment as an indicator of how schools are performing, saying it is only ‘one snapshot.’
Local & State
No criminal charges to be filed in deadly Farmington explosion
Ten-foot posts were drilled into the paved parking lot of the LEAP building, causing the propane leak, investigators say.
Maine Voices
Amid corner-cutting on CMP corridor plan, citizens’ hands are tied
Maine needs more authority to conduct comprehensive environmental studies of significant and/or controversial projects.
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Sports Posted: 6:18 PM
49ers defensive front must play in unison to corral the Chiefs and Mahomes
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College Posted: 6:01 PM
Crash course in curling for Maine club teams
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Sports Posted: 5:39 PM
More than 100 women try out for Maine’s new pro Ultimate team
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Politics Posted: 4:45 PM
Democratic candidates pour into Iowa for last-minute push
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Varsity Maine Posted: 3:57 PM
Scarborough’s Mars, Bucksport’s Gross win Gaziano Awards
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Nation & World Posted: 3:21 PM
Four dead, tents ablaze after Iraq cleric pulls support for protesters
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:02 PM
Salma Hayek apologizes for praising controversial new novel
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Nation & World Posted: 2:52 PM
Kenya has worst outbreak of desert locusts in 70 years
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Nation & World Posted: 2:15 PM
Chinese president calls situation grave as virus kills 41, infects over 1,200
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Nation & World Posted: 1:50 PM
Turkish president slams ‘propaganda’ as quake deaths rise to 29
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Cops & Courts Posted: 1:22 PM
Gardiner man, 21, charged in shooting, stabbing of 2 others
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Politics Posted: 1:15 PM
Pompeo lashes out at NPR reporter
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Local & State
Sinking claims lives of well-known fishing captain and deckhand
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Local & State
Two fishermen found dead after boat sinks off Maine coast
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Times Record
Visiting Maine, Oprah extols virtues of Maine author, lobster rolls
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Local & State
Gorham woman harassed by drone learns that not much can be done about it
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Local & State
Northeastern University to make ‘major announcement’ in Portland
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Arts & Entertainment
Former Portland TV reporter to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
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Local & State
Mainer discovers downside to viral post about ring lost 6,000 miles away
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Business
Maine housing market’s record-breaking year left many would-be buyers out in the cold
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Arts & Entertainment
Old Orchard Beach bartender successfully defends title on ‘Jeopardy!’
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Arts & Entertainment
Old Orchard Beach bartender wins yet again on latest ‘Jeopardy!’ show
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Health care
Portland’s Shalom House to end mental health program for 170 clients
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Varsity Maine
See what has to be the shot of this high school basketball season
Yesterday at 10:05 PM
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Cops & Courts
Gardiner man, 21, charged in shooting, stabbing of 2 others
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Sports
More than 100 women try out for Maine’s new pro Ultimate team
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Nation & World
Chinese president calls situation grave as virus kills 41, infects over 1,200
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Politics
Pompeo lashes out at NPR reporter
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Local & State
Northeastern University to make ‘major announcement’ in Portland
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Business
Fast-growing Wex to acquire two companies in $1.7 billion deal
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Politics
Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg to campaign in Maine on Monday
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Cops & Courts
Springvale man pleads guilty to setting fire that destroyed Sanford building
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Local & State
Auburn man charged with murder in Walmart shooting seeks release on bail
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Local & State
On this date in Maine history: Jan. 25
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Politics
House gets tape of Trump calling for ambassador’s ouster
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Nation & World
Turkish president slams ‘propaganda’ as quake deaths rise to 29
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Nation & World
Kenya has worst outbreak of desert locusts in 70 years
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Nation & World
Four dead, tents ablaze after Iraq cleric pulls support for protesters
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Arts & Entertainment
Salma Hayek apologizes for praising controversial new novel
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Politics
Democratic candidates pour into Iowa for last-minute push
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