Regional News:
CMP brings back former CEO in effort to regain public’s trust
David Flanagan will serve as executive chairman of the electric utility's board of directors, and CMP President and CEO Doug Herling will report directly to him.
Local & State
Wex gets $2.25 million tax break from Scarborough for expansion plan
A majority of the Town Council agrees that Wex will broaden the tax base and be a great addition to the community.
Local & State
Portland votes to keep public comment rules
Nearly two dozen spoke against a proposal to move public comment on non-agenda items to the end of City Council meetings, and only offer it once a month.
Local & State
Lawmakers reviewing 1980 agreement take up tribal gambling
One of 22 proposed changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act would allow Maine's tribes to operate casinos under the same federal law that governs tribal gambling nationwide.
Health care
Maine reports first flu-related death of child in 2019-20 season
The child was younger than 5 and had not been vaccinated.
Local & State
Internet service providers sue Maine over privacy law
The law, which passed last year and is set to take effect in July, requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before their data can be shared.
Local & State
Portland cartoonist’s Big Nate gets own show on Nickelodeon
The comic strip, created and drawn by Portland artist Lincoln Peirce, was greenlit to become an animated TV series.
Local & State
Justice Department says Maine violated disabled man’s rights by limiting Medicaid services
A Feb. 10 ruling, in response to a complaint filed in May 2018, concluded that the state "failed to provide necessary services in the most integrated setting appropriate to his needs." The state is still determining how to respond, but it could affect other individuals.
Editorials
Our View: State should not retreat on Maine women’s health
The federal 'gag rule' will deny birth control to low-income residents if the Legislature doesn't act.
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Ad covers up Collins’ inaction on diabetes
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Vaccinations improve children’s lives
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
A Maine nurse says where there’s vaccine risk, there must be choice
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Mills’ sports betting veto has widespread fallout
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Critic misjudges motives of Munjoy Hill historic district backers
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Recognize parents’ responsibilities – vote ‘no’ on 1
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Judge recognizes significance of BIW protest
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People on the Move Posted: 4:00 AM
Ouellette named president and CEO at University Credit Union
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: State should not retreat on Maine women’s health
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Bicentennial Posted: 4:00 AM
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 20
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
Federal contracts and patents
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Woman who can’t be vaccinated urges fellow Mainers to vote ‘no’ on 1
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Local & State
Missing Sebago woman found dead in Ossipee River
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Nation & World
‘Invisible oil’ from 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill reached Florida Keys
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Arts & Entertainment
In latest ‘Family Guy’ episode, Meg Griffin is admitted to Bowdoin
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Bicentennial
Colony, Chapter I: Dawnland
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Local & State
Saco man shot at Scarborough Walmart remains in critical condition Sunday
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Local & State
Man in custody after standoff with police in Buxton
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Business
Portland Co. property developers propose new business, tax district
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Local & State
Cost estimate rises by $660,000 for planned Portland roundabout
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Local & State
Topsham man died in bicycling accident in Pownal on Monday
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Local & State
Two men stabbed at party in Old Orchard Beach
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Local & State
Alan Hawkins, esteemed former educator in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, dies at 72
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Politics
Colby College poll shows Collins, Gideon tied in hypothetical match-up
February 18
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Politics
Democrats turn up the temperature on debate stage
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Business
Portland veterinary startup receives $40 million investment
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Local & State
Two people taken to hospital for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in North Yarmouth
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Business
Idexx reportedly laying off workers in Wisconsin
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Local & State
South Berwick-based food writer, co-author taking heat for cookbook’s title
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Local & State
Portland council endorses solar initiative with 8-0 vote
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Business
Maine company envisions using lobster blood in new drugs
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 20
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Do This
Small-screen magic takes the State Theatre stage
A live version of the CW Network TV show 'Masters of Illusion' will bring its magicians to Portland on Saturday.
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Nation & World
Trump names ambassador to Germany as acting intelligence director
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Politics
Poll suggests Sanders has sizable lead over Democratic rivals
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Nation & World
8 dead in shootings in western German town of Hanau
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Business
Maine moves closer to importation of medicine from Canada
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Local & State
Bill would give Maine companies preference in bidding on state jobs
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Business
Maine gets $6.3 million for substance abuse job training
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Local & State
Judge orders Navy to review, release USS Thresher documents
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Nation & World
Julian Assange says Trump administration offered a pardon if he denied Russian interference
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New England
Boston Harbor brings ashore a new enemy: Rising seas
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