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Brothers’ argument over a T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say

Police allege that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing a shot or shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. Octavia would have turned 2 in July.

Newly named UMA president agrees to deal to withdraw from position

Books

Maine poet, faced with terminal diagnosis, keeps writing

Local & State

‘A deep thinker,’ Mariah ran – even from the help she needed

The mother of a troubled teenager, who died this month behind the wheel of her family's SUV in Saco, shares the frustration of helping her daughter navigate an anemic mental health system.

Business

As energy prices rise, thousands of Mainers at risk of losing power

Arts & Entertainment

Mainer Amy Allen lends songwriting talent to new Harry Styles album

Editorials

Our View: People with obscene license plates show everyone who they are

Sports Posted: 5:11 PM

MLB roundup: MLB suspends Donaldson for 1 game for ‘Jackie’ comment
Business Posted: 5:10 PM

Wall Street ends higher after 7 straight weeks of losses
Business Posted: 5:00 PM

Biden launches trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations
New England Posted: 4:55 PM

Beheaded New Hampshire man also had gun wounds, cuts, bruises
New England Patriots Posted: 4:50 PM

2nd-year QB Mac Jones arrives at Pats’ workout in great shape
Business Posted: 4:45 PM

World Food Program chief challenges billionaires ‘to step up’
Boston Red Sox Posted: 4:39 PM

Tom Caron: After rough start to season, Red Sox finally starting to roll
Health Posted: 4:34 PM

Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
Politics Posted: 4:31 PM

Elections officials fight misinformation about Maine’s voting security
Business Posted: 4:30 PM

D.C. attorney general sues Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Local & State Posted: 4:21 PM

Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:57 PM

Angela Lansbury will receive special Tony Award

Local & State

Maine COVID hospitalizations continue to decline
Health

Pfizer says 3 low-dose COVID shots protect children under 5
Local & State

Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
Business

Zelensky urges ‘maximum’ sanctions against Russia
Politics

Elections officials fight misinformation about Maine’s voting security
Local & State

Hail the size of golf balls pummels Maine towns
Local & State

Vacant and newly filled election clerk jobs are a concern ahead of Maine primaries
Religion and Values

Southern Baptist leaders covered up sex abuse, lied about secret database, report says
Cops & Courts

Police say pantless jail escapee stole SUV involved in Auburn crash and Mechanic Falls chase

Local & State

Savoring the sweet spot before the tourist season

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Colby College graduates hailed for resilience, perseverance
Nation & World

Biden says U.S. military would defend Taiwan if China attacked island nation
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Local & State

Police: Body found in Sebasticook River is man last seen in March
Nation & World

78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in U.S.
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Dine Out Maine: Small, chickpea-sized surprises and big flavors at Nura
Business

Consumers defy inflation to support economy. For how long?
Health

WHO chief: The COVID pandemic is ‘most certainly not over’
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Food

A reluctant bread baker sweetens on sourdough

Arts & Entertainment

Vinalhaven shines, again, in Chris Van Dusen’s latest children’s book

Outdoors

Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount

Mainer Amy Allen lends songwriting talent to new Harry Styles album

She co-wrote the 'Harry's House' ballad 'Matilda' with Styles, Thomas Hull and Tyler Johnson.

Biden launches trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations

The pact aims to help the economies work more closely on supply chains, digital trade, clean energy, worker protections and anti-corruption efforts.

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

The House has passed the Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act, to authorize annual cybersecurity competitions, with prizes awarded, for groups of government employees.

MLB roundup: MLB suspends Donaldson for 1 game for ‘Jackie’ comment

The Yankees' Josh Donaldson, who also was fined an undisclosed amount, has elected to appeal the penalty.

Tennis: Kennebunk’s Cutone, MCI’s Lopez win high school state titles

George Cutone of Kennebunk High wins his second straight tennis title and Lidia Gomez of Maine Central Institute wins her first.

Our View: People with obscene license plates show everyone who they are

A new law aims to eliminate inappropriate vanity plates. But it's really up to individuals to decide how they want to present themselves to the public.

Bar Guide: For a more subdued option on Wharf Street, go underground to Rathskeller

The dark, cozy tavern has an impressive cocktail program and good deals on food during happy hour.

Policy Matters: Women and Aging: A crisis unfolds

Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director of Maine Women’s Lobby, on June 7 as they explore the policies and innovations to help aging Mainers.