Navy’s change of course on Zumwalt program creates turbulence for BIW
The shipyard had prepared for the futuristic destroyer, only to have its plans upended when the program was slashed, according to BIW's president.
With election looming, candidates for governor debate transmission line, non-citizen voting rights
All four expressed concern about Central Maine Power Co.'s plan to run a 145-mile power line through the mountains of western Maine.
Attorney General’s Office backs Medicaid expansion lawsuit against LePage administration
Attorney General Janet Mills, who is running for governor, has recused herself and is not named in the filing supporting the lawsuit accusing the administration of illegally blocking Medicaid expansion.
Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor
The online poll has the Democrat leading her Republican opponent, but his campaign dismisses the results because the pollsters have strong ties to the Maine Democratic Party.
Crowdfunding to pressure Collins on Kavanaugh vote likely to face legal challenge
The unusual threat to bankroll her hypothetical 2020 opponent is viewed by some as an illegal bribe and by others as typical political gamesmanship.
LePage made secret trip to Spain to meet with leaders of CMP’s parent company
The governor's press secretary says LePage and Iberdrola executives met to discuss 'ways to lower energy costs for Maine ratepayers.'
Front-runner King attacked from right and left during 1st debate in U.S. Senate race
The independent incumbent's challengers, Republican Eric Brakey and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, team up to cast the independent as lacking in leadership.
Regulators moving to ban exotic bait that could threaten lobster fishery
The board agrees to develop a bait safety resolution based on Maine's rules that all lobstering states would enact by 2020.
Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland
Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.
Maine Voices: I’m the so-called rogue professor. USM was my rogue adjudicator
I took responsibility for not following procedures in starting a pop-up political course, then university officials succumbed to pressure, accused me of partisanship and barred me from teaching.
Their kids are confident, but longtime Red Sox fans still can’t forget the curse
Fourteen years after Boston broke its long World Series drought, the heartbreak is just folklore for younger fans. But older fans who felt the pain find themselves ‘hopeful but ... frightened,’ even with the powerful 2018 team.
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 12:10 AM
Red Sox come through for an 8-4 win in World Series Game 1
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:42 PM
Tuesday’s NHL roundup: Sharks rally to top Predators, 5-4
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Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 10:58 PM
Yarmouth police warn of possible scam involving absentee ballots
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:54 PM
Tuesday’s NBA roundup: Irving turning focus to defense
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Boston Bruins Posted: Yesterday at 10:46 PM
Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins break three-game losing streak
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College Posted: Yesterday at 10:46 PM
Tuesday’s Maine college roundup: St. Joseph’s men complete perfect regular season in soccer
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Election 2018Moody camp doubts poll showing Mills with 8-point lead in race for governor
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PoliticsCrowdfunding to pressure Collins on Kavanaugh vote likely to face legal challenge
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Election 2018What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot
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Cops & CourtsPolice seeking suspect in State Theatre concert stabbing
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Local & StateMan killed in ATV crash in Franklin County
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BusinessLePage made secret trip to Spain to meet with leaders of CMP’s parent company
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Local & StateRural Maine communities taking lack of broadband into their own hands
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Bill NemitzBill Nemitz: Answers few as inmate’s agonizing death takes on life of its own
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Local & State
State Theatre evacuated after man injured during concert
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BusinessNavy’s change of course on Zumwalt program creates turbulence for BIW
Yesterday at 10:41 AM
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Boston Red Sox
Red Sox come through for an 8-4 win in World Series Game 1
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Cops & CourtsPolice charge Portland man in connection with stabbing at State Theatre
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Local & StateLobsterman who fell off boat identified as West Jonesport man
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The Maine ForecastRain, snow possible from another storm this weekend
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Nation & WorldYou’ve won Mega Millions! Now prepare to hide in the woods.
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Election 2018Cumberland County DA candidates disagree at forum on best ways to tackle opioid crisis
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Nation & WorldSandra Day O’Connor, retired Supreme Court justice, says she has dementia
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Nation & WorldU.S. to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer
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Local & StateCanadian man draws prison time for bringing illegal moose antlers to U.S.
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SportsDie-hard fans, tickets in hand, are ready for World Series in Boston
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FoodLots of poké popping into Portland
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Cops & CourtsVermont man pleads not guilty to marijuana trafficking charge
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Nation & WorldWeary migrants still far from reaching U.S. border
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Cops & CourtsCrime spree tracked from Vermont to three central Maine counties
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Cops & CourtsSomerset jail corrections officer charged with assault out on bail
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