Regional News:
Prosecutor to seek life in prison for man convicted of murdering officer
Cpl. Eugene Cole's brother says that with the guilty verdict Tuesday against John D. Williams, ‘Maybe some of the wounds can start healing.’
Business
Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature
The bill, which faces additional votes, would allow Mainers age 21 and older to place bets at licensed physical locations or via mobile apps.
Politics
Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
Health care
New director of Maine CDC outlines priorities, starting with hiring
Dr. Nirav Shah says 'job No. 1' is to fully staff the agency, which had more than 100 unfilled positions under the LePage administration and currently has 55 vacancies.
Local & State
Portland council’s choice of site for new homeless shelter draws criticism
Some people staying at the current shelter say the new site is too far from services downtown. Riverton residents question the wisdom of putting the shelter in an industrial area next to a river.
Local & State
What’s in your recycling bin? Interns will grade the contents this summer in 4 communities
Residents in Falmouth, Scarborough, South Portland and Windham will see colored tags on their curbside recycling bins in an effort to reduce contamination that is costing towns money.
Life & Culture
Movers, shakers of Maine arts gather in Portland for summit
Among the challenges facing artists are affordable housing and studio space, limited exhibition space and money.
Local & State
Purchase of Bethel forestland completes 3,500-acre conservation area
The 978-acre Bethel Community Forest will have 13 miles of recreation trails and connect to a larger swath of land between the town and the Sunday River ski area.
Editorials
Our View: Rumford librarians protect free speech
You don't have to burn books to intimidate and silence people who hold different values.
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Nation & World Posted: 6:32 AM
UN expert wants probe of Saudi prince role in Khashoggi death
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Columns Posted: 6:00 AM
Leonard Pitts: Central Park 5 series shows what they see when they see us
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Sports Posted: 5:07 AM
Kepler’s hit in 17th gives Twins 4-3 win over Red Sox
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Editorials Posted: 4:00 AM
Our View: Rumford librarians protect free speech
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
What persecution are refugees escaping?
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Health care Posted: 4:00 AM
New director of Maine CDC outlines priorities, starting with hiring
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Maine Voices Posted: 4:00 AM
Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
What’s in your recycling bin? Interns will grade the contents this summer in 4 communities
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Local & State Posted: 4:00 AM
What can and can’t be recycled through Ecomaine
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Business Posted: 4:00 AM
The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
Veterans’ needs should come before those of noncitizens
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Letters Posted: 4:00 AM
People of faith are stepping up to welcome asylum seekers
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Local & StatePaul LePage has a new job – tending bar in Maine
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Local & StatePortland council chooses Riverton as new shelter site
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Local & StateGay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine
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Local & StateThousands turn out for Pride Portland! parade
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New EnglandTwo hikers die on White Mountains trails in 2 days
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Local & StateWestbrook police: Don’t call us about Rock Row concert noise
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Local & StateFour competing to design artwork for Portland’s 1st roundabout
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BusinessGov. Mills signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
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Local & StateWestbrook outdoor concert venue draws more noise complaints
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Varsity MaineLacrosse: Is there a wrong time, ethically, to ask for a stick check?
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Nation & WorldFour family members shot, killed in Iowa home
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Local & StatePortlanders welcome asylum seekers, but also worry about financial strain on taxpayers
June 17
MAINE LEGISLATURE
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PoliticsMaine Legislature draws close to adjournment but key battles remain
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PoliticsUnanimous Legislature passes 2 bills to reduce ‘welfare cliff’
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BusinessCompromise bill to boost workers’ comp benefits for some becomes law
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Local & StateNew Maine law requires sellers to disclose if properties were used to make meth
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Local & StateMills signs bill requiring state to alert communities to federal air quality violations
MORE NEWS
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Business
The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
A food truck rolls into town, a Basque cider bar is on its way, and bakers band together to "raise dough" for asylum seekers.
TODAY'S LETTERS
MorE NEws
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Facing My AddictionDiversion of Suboxone to the street shouldn’t discourage more access
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Nation & World
UN expert wants probe of Saudi prince role in Khashoggi death
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Nation & WorldShanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing ‘painful’ past
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Nation & WorldU.S. air quality slipping after years of improvement
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Cops & CourtsProsecutors want to try teen as adult in Litchfield woman’s death
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Local & StateNew state office building opens in Augusta
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Nation & World33,000 pounds of cocaine seized in one of biggest U.S. drug busts
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New EnglandHiker rescued from Mount Washington may have to foot the bill
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SportsSuspect in Ortiz shooting to spend a year in preventive prison
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