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.
Kavanaugh vows to fight misconduct allegations as Trump, Republicans dig in
President Trump expresses support for his Supreme Court nominee, who writes a defiant letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee and tells Fox News Channel, ‘I'm not going anywhere.’
Three Maine survivors of sexual assault reflect on their initial silence
The women also describe the trauma they felt before coming forward.
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.
Justice official overseeing Russia probe keeps his job, at least until Thursday
Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein and the president have sparred over Robert Mueller's investigation, and Rosenstein appeared early Monday to be on his way out.
Portland’s first price-restricted housing unit a tough sell
Some fear a city rule restricting future sales prices in an otherwise booming market may be deterring interest.
Historic Casco Bay island once owned by Arctic explorer up for sale
But the next owner is sure to pay a whole lot more than the $800 Robert Peary offered for it in 1907.
Feature obituary: Jason Jacobe, 34, Windham High standout athlete, valedictorian
He died from ALS on Sept. 6 with his family by his side at home in Sugar Hill, Ga.
Our View: Homelessness is a statewide problem, not a local one
The failure of Maine's government to address drug abuse and mental illness creates an unfair burden for Portland taxpayers.
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News Posted: Yesterday at 11:03 PM
Lewiston School Committee OKs first reading of sweeping changes to field trip policy
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:52 PM
Red Sox grab franchise record, home-field advantage
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:47 PM
Monday’s major league roundup: Hicks hurt as Yankees down Rays
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Sports Posted: Yesterday at 10:21 PM
Monday’s NHL roundup: Gionta retires after 16-year career
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Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:15 PM
German report documents more than 3,600 abuse cases within Catholic Church
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Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 10:05 PM
Monday’s high school roundup: Greater Portland Christian wins on late goal
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PoliticsWatch video: Sen. Collins ‘appalled’ by Trump’s tweet criticizing Kavanaugh accuser
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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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Election 2018Governor candidate Caron made nearly $1 million last year; Moody’s income is under wraps
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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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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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Politics
Dozens of Kavanaugh protesters arrested at Sen. Collins’ D.C. office
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Cops & CourtsPortland police search for suspect in Sunday night stabbing
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Local & StateScarborough considers tax break to develop village center at the Downs
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Election 2018Maine Republican Party reports $133,000 ad buy to target Democrat Mills
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Local & StateFire destroys historic building in Woolwich
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Election 2018Press Herald, University of New England to host gubernatorial debate
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Local & State
Mega sailing yacht pushed by wind gust, damages pilings in Portland Harbor
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PoliticsDemocrat challenging Sen. King says if he loses, he may run against Sen. Collins next
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BusinessProposal for 40-acre oyster farm in Maquoit Bay draws opposition in Brunswick
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Local & StateLongtime Cape Elizabeth police chief to step down
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Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Lio serves well-prepared small plates in a mostly European vein
And they're mostly inventive and delicious, too.
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BusinessLeader of shipper Eimskip’s move to Portland waterfront steps down
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Local & StateMainer killed in crash on I-95 in New Hampshire
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Local & StateAfter woman was attacked by 2 dogs, Gardiner takes steps to tighten leash law
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Local & StateHistoric Biddeford clock tower competes for national preservation grant
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New EnglandCamper falls 250 feet to his death in New Hampshire
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Nation & WorldDeadliest battle for U.S. remembered in France
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Lewiston School Committee OKs first reading of sweeping changes to field trip policy
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Red Sox grab franchise record, home-field advantage
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Monday's major league roundup: Hicks hurt as Yankees down Rays
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Monday's NHL roundup: Gionta retires after 16-year career
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German report documents more than 3,600 abuse cases within Catholic Church
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Watch video: Sen. Collins 'appalled' by Trump's tweet criticizing Kavanaugh accuser
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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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Mega sailing yacht pushed by wind gust, damages pilings in Portland Harbor
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Portland's first price-restricted housing unit a tough sell
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