Regional News:
Donations pouring in as Maine vaccine referendum nears
With a week remaining before a statewide vote on the new vaccine law, pro-vaccination groups have raised $746,000, compared to $527,000 for groups working to overturn the measure.
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Local & State
Opponents of new vaccine law take on supporters during televised debate
Supporters of the new law to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions argue that science supports their position while those who want to see the law repealed say it infringes on parental rights.
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Local & State
See who is donating in Maine's vaccine referendum
Varsity Maine
Should Maine adopt instant replay in high school basketball?
Coaches weigh in on the question after a controversial game-winning basket in a regional championship that may have launched after time expired.
Local & State
Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state's mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state's mentally ill.
Business
Solar and wind power are pushing down electricity prices in New England
Generators pledge to sell power to the New England grid at prices that will be down more than 70 percent by 2023.
Local & State
Concord Coach reconsiders policy allowing immigration checks
The internal review comes after Greyhound, the country's largest bus line, said it will no longer allow Border Patrol agents to conduct immigration checks on its buses.
Business
Stocks sink, bonds soar on fears that virus will stunt economy
More companies warned that the outbreak will hurt their finances, including Mastercard and United Airlines.
Facing My Addiction
Understanding anger in addiction recovery
I locked my anger up in solitary confinement with my other emotions during a decade of drug use. Letting it back into the world has proven challenging.
Do This
On the Cheap: Two famous authors and captivating cat videos
Tess Gerritsen will discuss her latest novel, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow will be feted and you catch CatVideoFest 2020.
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: Clamp down on toxic emissions from Global Partners
The petroleum company should be required to file for a major emitter license and receive 24-7 monitoring.
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Local & State Posted: 1:53 PM
Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster
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Politics Posted: 1:50 PM
Maine Green candidate leaves party to aid getting on ballot
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Nation & World Posted: 1:36 PM
Request for coronavirus funding just a down payment, officials tell senators
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Cops & Courts Posted: 12:59 PM
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
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Nation & World Posted: 12:57 PM
Desperate to stop spread of virus, countries limit travel
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Business Posted: 12:31 PM
Stocks sink, bonds soar on fears that virus will stunt economy
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Local & State Posted: 11:23 AM
Worker at Auburn Big Lots set couch afire, then put out fire, police say
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Arts Review Posted: 11:09 AM
Movie review: Horror flick ‘The Lodge’ is slow-burning – but lacks any real payoff
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Nation & World Posted: 6:33 AM
Ousted former Egyptian President Mubarak has died at 91
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Vote ‘no’ to protect the most vulnerable
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Reject profit-driven vaccine policy – vote ‘yes’ on Question 1
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Varsity Maine Posted: 4:00 AM
Should Maine adopt instant replay in high school basketball?
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Business
Family dispute could trigger sale of Maine legacy wood products business
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Business
State’s medical marijuana market much bigger than anyone realized
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Food
Azure Cafe in Freeport closing after 17 years
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Cops & Courts
Skowhegan woman accused of taking more than $10,000 from family business
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Local & State
Man struck, killed by train in Portland
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Local & State
Vaccine vote exposes a collision of individual, community rights
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Cops & Courts
Marissa Kennedy’s mother gets 48 years for the 10-year-old’s murder
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Local & State
Portland leaders cautious as they review complex proposal for eastern waterfront
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Restaurant reviews
At CBG, the name hasn’t changed, but it’s a wholly new restaurant
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Local & State
Two people killed in separate snowmobile crashes in northern Maine
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Arts & Entertainment
Former PMA director files complaint over museum’s termination of biennial exhibition
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Arts & Entertainment
Andrew Wyeth’s ‘Christina’s World’ back on view at Museum of Modern Art
February 21
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Local & State
Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster
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Local & State
Missing Pennsylvania man found safe 2 days after his car turned up in Owls Head
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Portland Downtown director to depart in June
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Local & State
Worker at Auburn Big Lots set couch afire, then put out fire, police say
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Ask ME
Why are parts of Route 302 called Roosevelt Trail?
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Cops & Courts
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
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Business
Amtrak making popular ‘saver’ tickets nonrefundable
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Nation & World
Request for coronavirus funding just a down payment, officials tell senators
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Politics
Maine Green candidate leaves party to aid getting on ballot
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Nation & World
Desperate to stop spread of virus, countries limit travel
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Times Record
Brunswick’s The Daniel is for sale for $3 million
TODAY'S LETTERS
MorE NEws
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Bicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 25
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Nation & World
Ousted former Egyptian President Mubarak has died at 91
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Appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions
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Arts & Entertainment
Netflix to rank popularity of shows in move toward transparency
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Nation & World
Professors’ calendar would do away with the traditional leap
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Nation & World
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer spent thousands on cheesecake
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Nation & World
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, criminal sex act; acquitted on 3 other charges
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Nation & World
As Sanders’ star rises, Democratic rivals find themselves walking a fine line
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Business
Vaping battle heats up as FDA deadline looms
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