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State now expects retail marijuana stores won’t be open until June

Maine pushes the target date for adult-use marijuana sales back by 3 months, and lowers its projected sales tax revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30.

Concord Coach Lines will stop allowing warrant-less immigration checks

The bus line announced the change in policy Friday, citing an internal Border Patrol memo showing that agents may not board private buses without company consent.

Local Elections

Wrinkle emerges in proposal to expand ranked-choice voting in Portland

If the expansion passes Tuesday, the process may need to be changed before a multi-seat school board race in 2022.

Business

Wall Street ends its worst week since 2008 as the Dow drops 12%

The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world.

Local & State

State projects $40 million revenue increase while keeping wary eye on coronavirus threat

The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee ups its estimate for 2020 tax revenue by $40 million, but some on the panel voice concerns about being prepared if the coronavirus triggers an economic downturn.

Politics

Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it

The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.

Business

Team of developers buys Portland’s old Mercy Hospital for future housing

Northern Light Mercy Hospital will continue to operate at 144 State St. over the next 2 years, while the developers work on a detailed plan.

Bill Nemitz

The truth is vaccines save Maine kids' lives. Let's keep it that way.

For all the time they've spent talking in recent months, supporters of Question 1 have said precious little.

Columns

Commentary: Bath trapping plan wrong way to control spread of rabies

The $26,000 set aside for it would be better spent on vaccine-laced bait and/or a public outreach program and 24-7 reporting hotline.

Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 11:13 PM

Boys’ basketball: Caribou beats Maranacook in double OT, repeats as Class B champion
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 11:08 PM

Director of Center for Maine Contemporary Art to retire in September
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 11:05 PM

High school hockey roundup: No. 7 Edward Little bounces No. 2 St. Dominic, 1-0
Cops & Courts Posted: Yesterday at 10:44 PM

Thomaston man gets 8 years for one of state’s biggest string of burglaries
College Posted: Yesterday at 10:44 PM

College roundup: UMaine slips past BU in double overtime, 3-2
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 10:40 PM

Trump accuses Democrats of ‘hoax’ for criticizing virus plan
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 10:13 PM

‘Bernie or brokered’: Democratic race at critical crossroads
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 10:13 PM

Police identify man killed by Amtrak train in Portland
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:24 PM

California reports second case of person who got virus from community
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 9:04 PM

Trump plays down health and economic risks of coronavirus
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 8:57 PM

Girls’ basketball: Wells wins first state championship
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:38 PM

U.S. poised to ink peace deal with Taliban

Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 8:20 PM

Trump nominates Ratcliffe as top intelligence official – again
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 8:03 PM

Boys’ hockey: South Portland rallies to 5-4 Class A quarterfinal win over Thornton
Business Posted: Yesterday at 7:53 PM

House approves bill to ban sale of flavored e-cigarettes
Business Posted: Yesterday at 7:40 PM

Boeing blames incomplete testing for astronaut capsule woes
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 7:31 PM

Girls’ basketball: Former players revel in South Portland’s breakthrough
Business Posted: Yesterday at 7:30 PM

Federal Reserve chairman pledges to ‘use our tools’ to support economy
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 7:20 PM

Berwick firefighter to be honored on anniversary of his death
Business Posted: Yesterday at 7:16 PM

Virus outbreak starts to look more like worldwide economic crisis
Local Elections Posted: Yesterday at 6:34 PM

Wrinkle emerges in proposal to expand ranked-choice voting in Portland
Boston Celtics Posted: Yesterday at 6:30 PM

Celtics face tough test with Houston, but appear ready after 3-1 western road trip
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 6:02 PM

Some ultra-Orthodox Jewish women in Israel break with tradition to press for a political say
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 5:49 PM

Girls’ basketball preview: South Portland (18-3) vs. Oxford Hills (20-1)
Nation & World Posted: Yesterday at 5:47 PM

Coronavirus prompts Mormons to cancel key leadership event
Religion and Values Posted: Yesterday at 5:36 PM

Buffalo Roman Catholic Diocese seeks bankruptcy protection
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 5:27 PM

Concord Coach Lines will stop allowing warrant-less immigration checks
Sports Posted: Yesterday at 5:22 PM

Sports Digest: Mariners hold on to secure 3-2 win over Wheeling
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 5:16 PM

Girls’ basketball preview: Marshwood (18-3) vs. Hampden Academy (20-1)
Varsity Maine Posted: Yesterday at 5:16 PM

Boys’ basketball preview: York (21-0) vs. Hampden Academy (20-1)
Religion and Values Posted: Yesterday at 5:09 PM

Pope, sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 4:47 PM

Child shot inside home in Waterville’s South End neighborhood, police say
Arts & Entertainment Posted: Yesterday at 4:44 PM

‘Amazing Race’ suspends filming as virus precaution
Politics Posted: Yesterday at 4:38 PM

Amy Klobuchar to visit Portland on Saturday, 3 days before primary
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 4:37 PM

Maine giving free noncommercial lobstering licenses to disabled vets
Local & State Posted: Yesterday at 4:26 PM

Standish woman killed, man injured in crash on Route 202 in Gray

Local & State

Child shot inside home in Waterville’s South End neighborhood, police say
Local & State

Standish woman killed, man injured in crash on Route 202 in Gray
Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: Wells wins first state championship
Politics

Amy Klobuchar to visit Portland on Saturday, 3 days before primary
Local & State

Berwick firefighter to be honored on anniversary of his death
Local & State

Mills nominates Durham Republican, Hampden independent for state ethics panel
Food

Bowdoin College chef wins breakfast cook-off that launches Restaurant Week
Local & State

Police identify man killed by Amtrak train in Portland
Nation & World

California reports second case of person who got virus from community
Nation & World

‘Into the Wild’ bus lures the unprepared to Alaska wilderness
Politics

Republicans, Democrats split on whether to back Question 1

Food

The best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland

The Press Herald's restaurant critic picks his top restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries.