Community News:
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
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Big issues await legislators in new session, starting with heating Mainers’ homes
When it begins work this week, the 131st Legislature will dig into its first big test: a bipartisan deal on energy relief.
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Seaweed industry divided over concerns about pace of growth in Maine
Potential environmental and economic impacts form the basis of a debate over how best to regulate kelp farming.
Local & State
Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Local & State
Photos: Homeless people in central Maine brave the elements
Schools and Education
Portland school district says ed techs have been paid correctly, with back pay
Arts & Entertainment
Freeport teenager welding metal sculptures with a message
Outdoors
Mainer becomes one of the oldest hikers to complete Pacific Crest Trail
Editorials
Our View: Let’s not lose sight of why Respect for Marriage Act is needed
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Sports Posted: 4:51 PM
World Cup roundup: France, England set up quarterfinal showdown
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Sports Posted: 3:10 PM
College football: Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State chosen for playoff
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Nation & World Posted: 2:17 PM
Brittney Griner facing ‘terrible’ life at remote penal colony in Russia
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Business Posted: 1:47 PM
Elon Musk says Apple is ‘fully’ advertising on Twitter again
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Business Posted: 1:42 PM
From chicken wings to used cars, inflation begins to ease its grip
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Nation & World Posted: 1:42 PM
U.S. intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces
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Politics Posted: 12:23 PM
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election
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Local & State Posted: 11:34 AM
Two people injured in Penobscot County crash Saturday
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 11:33 AM
Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7 million
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Health care Posted: 11:29 AM
FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
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Nation & World Posted: 11:28 AM
Defense secretary: Keep COVID military vaccine mandate in place
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Business Posted: 10:52 AM
Firefighters extinguish a fire Saturday at medical marijuana facility in Gorham
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Local & State
For one Portland couple, frustration follows as promise of rent assistance falls short
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Outdoors
Mainer becomes one of the oldest hikers to complete Pacific Crest Trail
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Local & State
Four injured in head-on crash in Standish on Friday night
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Local & State
Jury awards $300,000 to retired trooper who sued state police for retaliation
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Local & State
Former Val Halla golf pro sues Cumberland, alleging age discrimination
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Schools and Education
Portland school district quiet as payroll problems persist
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Local & State
Cryptozoology museum leaving Portland in 2025
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Business
Walgreens paid $68,000 in penalties this year for failing to meet staffing requirements
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Local & State
Body found on Sears Island identified as missing Presque Isle college student
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Local & State
Seaweed industry divided over concerns about pace of growth in Maine
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Business
Firefighters extinguish a fire Saturday at medical marijuana facility in Gorham
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Restaurant reviews
At its sit-down spot in Portland’s Public Market, Mr. Tuna wows
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Local & State
Cryptozoology museum leaving Portland in 2025
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Local & State
Donor remembers the joy of a special gift: ‘It was a blessing’
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Local & State
See the latest data: Tracking COVID-19 in Maine
Today's Letters
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Nation & World
U.S. intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces
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Business
Elon Musk says Apple is ‘fully’ advertising on Twitter again
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Green Plate Special
A handful of companies make salt from the Gulf of Maine using sustainable methods
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Business
Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
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Business
From chicken wings to used cars, inflation begins to ease its grip
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Nation & World
Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
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Food
Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland
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Arts Review
Art review: History of persecution connects two artists featured at Farnsworth
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Books
‘Seeing Like an Artist’ takes readers on an art tour, complete with droll commentary
Editors' Picks
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Two people injured in Penobscot County crash Saturday
One was extracted from the vehicle, but both victims had non-life-threatening injuries.
No OPEC+ oil shakeup as Russian price cap stirs uncertainty
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election
Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday described Trump's statement as strange and extreme and said Republicans will have to make a choice whether to continue embracing Trump's anti-democratic views.
World Cup roundup: France, England set up quarterfinal showdown
Kylian Mbappe leads defending champion France to a 3-1 win over Poland, and England overcomes a slow start to beat Senegal, 3-0.
Girls’ cross country: 2022 Varsity Maine All-State team
This year's team is dominated by juniors and sophomores, with just two seniors on the list.
Our View: Let’s not lose sight of why Respect for Marriage Act is needed
The threat posed to inherent and hard-won rights by the Republican-led Supreme Court makes this legislation necessary.
Maine Gardener: Grow your own mushrooms
Not comfortable with foraging? Bored by shopping? There's another way.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with the Ballroom Thieves
This virtual conversation with the musicians took place on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Forever Love’ by Sparxsea
The track features guitarist Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame.
Rocket science: A timeline of a bluShift rocket engine test in Brunswick
Brunswick startup bluShift Aerospace's successful engine test produced just over 22 seconds of burn time on Friday, but it came only after weeks of preparation, according to founder and CEO Sascha Deri.
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