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Graham Platner, Troy Jackson, and Matt Dunlap rally in Bar Harbor ahead of June 9 primary

‘You have my back’: Graham Platner stays the course at Bar Harbor rally

Maine ski areas look to expand beyond winter tourism

Red Sox take opener against Yankees

Ninth-inning collapse sinks Sea Dogs

Supporters stand by Graham Platner after New York Times report raises new allegations

Platner's ex-girlfriend details accusations of abuse, criticizes New York Times article

South Portland hotel project displaces several businesses near Maine Mall

Cumberland County Republicans rally behind candidates ahead of Maine primary

Kennebunk man face charges after reported domestic violence incident

Amid budget cuts, South Portland school board approves $12K payment for assistant superintendent

Portland is taking a careful approach to tweaking its inclusionary zoning rules

Vintage shop Amity’s Maine opens in downtown Portland

Ex-girlfriend at the center of Graham Platner’s latest scandal says she was ‘set up.’ He says she’s a political operative.

Approved North Yarmouth housing expansion sent back to planning board

Reelect Jackie Sartoris as Cumberland County DA | Letter

Waterville mayor breaks City Council deadlock to delay immigration enforcement ordinance

Lawsuit: 2 federal agents violated South Portland man’s constitutional rights

Scarborough to switch trash and recycling provider July 1

Platner’s ex tells New York Times about Nazi tattoo, ‘toxic’ relationship

An employee at Caribou High School was honored with a national education award. He’s a custodian.

167-acre peninsula property, with over 2 miles of oceanfront, is located only 60 miles from Portland

Gorham approves data center moratorium

3 weeks and 3 big United celebrations | Column

South Portland man sues federal immigration agents

Bicyclist finishes coast-to-coast ride in Maine … 50 years after he started

Troy Jackson is my No. 1 | Letter

Bath approves $24.8M municipal budget

EMT graduates celebrated at Alfred ceremony | County Report

Portland man accused of stabbing person in back

Scarborough Town Council imposes data center moratorium

Sea Dogs rally past Hartford, continue to climb in division

From graduation to goal attempts: Inside Tyler Huck's long day

The International Cryptozoology Museum opens in Bangor

Builders of Portland cold storage facility push state to close payment loophole

South Portland considers adding workforce housing

Biddeford mayor nominates interim city manager

First phases of Gorham housing development approved

Meet the Portland Press Herald’s summer interns

Chick-fil-A coming to South Portland’s Maine Mall

American flag fire at Bath Masonic Temple ruled arson; investigators seek tips

American flag fire at Bath Masonic Temple investigated as arson

University of New England sues Biddeford over research pier project, challenges city's development moratorium

Officials identify Jane Doe found dead on Portland beach in 2015

Portland City Council passes $364 million budget that funds family shelter, raises parking rates

Chick-fil-A to open new location at Maine Mall

Less taxes, spending, and costs: The Bobby Charles campaign visits Winslow, drawing applause and support

Brunswick boys lacrosse pushes past Mt. Ararat

Portland City Council approves next year’s $364M budget

Brunswick passes data center moratorium

Westbrook City Council approves 180-day data center moratorium

Richard Thorpe found guilty in killing of ex-girlfriend Virginia Cookson

Owners of Cowbell restaurants reach settlement over labor law violations

Portland seeking input on middle school reorganization

Taj Indian Cuisine recognized for giving

Reflections on two graduations | Column

4 reasons to see The Beths play Saturday in Portland

Camera found in bathroom at popular Portland diner

Sea Dogs top Rumble Ponies in series finale

Arsenal fans pack Portland pub for Champions League watch party despite semifinal loss

Population trends in Maine show a shift to the suburbs

Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?

Sea Dogs lose to Rumble Ponies on error in 9th inning

Gerald E. Talbot, Maine's first Black lawmaker, honored with Bangor trail dedication

Biddeford Girl Scouts open Pet Paws Pantry to help local dogs

New Belfast dental clinic expands access across Midcoast Maine

Kennebunk animal sanctuary owner feels caught in limbo over zoning compliance

Southern Maine under several weather advisories Saturday

Gearing up for summer | Our Sustainable City

Government needs hard workers, not combative populists | Jim Fossel

Perched above Casco Bay, this waterfront retreat offers uncommon views and access

Angus King tours York County training center in Alfred | County Report

Gorham to propose data center moratorium

Local response to Turning Point rally deserved greater coverage | Letter

Bangor law enforcement warn of increased car burglaries in the city

Sea Dogs rally to beat Rumble Ponies

'Every single thing is more expensive.' Portland restaurants face staffing challenges ahead of the summer season

Missing Westbrook girl found safe

Car flips at busy intersection near I-295 in Portland

Kittery Town Council approves $22.8 million municipal budget

Group behind Live Nation venue in Portland is preparing to sue the city

In York, toll collectors are ambassadors for Maine

Westbrook firefighters rescue dog from roof of apartment building

Maine Audubon opens native plant education center

Brunswick man accused of killing neighbor pleads not guilty

A new way of celebrating Midcoast businesses | Column

South Portland limits Flock data sharing to Maine agencies

Brunswick man accused in neighbor’s killing to be arraigned

Westbrook Fire Department rescues dog stuck on apartment building roof

Varsity Club: Camden Hills senior swimmer honored for leadership in and out of the pool

Future of century-old Ellsworth dam in question after second rejection of water quality certification

Sea Dogs’ hot streak continues with victory at Binghamton

World Cup soccer watch party set for Portland’s Monument Square

Lewiston Eid Al-Adha celebration brings about 1,500 to The Colisée

Brewer man’s $10M gift to expand advanced cancer treatments in Bangor area

Mulligan’s bar in Biddeford is closing for good after nearly 30 years

Westbrook Regional Vocational students are business-building champions

Legal saga between UNE and City of Biddeford continues to unfold

Bar Harbor Town Council reacts to judge's decision to limit town's cruise ship restrictions

A Portland high school alumni’s tech is being tested by Maine schools

Scarborough man faces charges after photographer stabbed at wedding reception

No. 1 falls but doesn’t drop in Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll

Bath Iron Works begins early work on latest warship

Unquestioned top-3 in Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll

Hard to feel enthusiastic about Bath’s destroyers | Letter

Hannah Pingree is the best person to govern Maine | Letter

Bernie Sanders returns to Maine as Platner campaign gears up for Collins face-off

Fire damages South Portland sushi restaurant

Fire damages Makoto Sushi Bar and Grill in South Portland

Brunswick grad founded group of peers helping peers

‘Striking’ sculptures installed at Shepard’s Farm Preserve in Norway

Five fun things to do in Camden

Bernie Sanders campaigns with Graham Platner and Troy Jackson in Orono

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush outlines tax, budget priorities at Portland town hall

Three people suffer serious injuries in Brunswick accident early Sunday morning

10h-inning rally lifts Sea Dogs past Fightin Phils

Reflecting on two bridges, two wars, two protests | Letter

From dorm leftovers to lifelines: UMaine’s 'Clean Sweep Sale' returns to Alfond Arena

Sea Dogs sunk by Reading’s six-run 7th

Maine must crack down on workplace violence | Letter

Here are 4 takeaways from the Capital City Classic

High schools Friday: Westbrook softball wins 8th in a row

Maine boating businesses brace for higher fuel costs ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Bar Harbor can only enforce passenger limits for cruise ships in July and August, judge says

Portland looks to tackle speeding at Payson Park

Pool party in Southern Maine

Three exercises to help keep your bones strong

Paid parking on Sundays in Portland makes it hard to keep the faith | Letter

Public hearing for $31.2M York County budget is scheduled | County Report

Scarborough Town Council approves $169 million municipal and school budget

Ask our food experts anything about summer eating in Maine

JD Vance stretched credulity in Bangor | Letter

Hundreds pay their respects to fallen Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross

Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland

Memorial service held in Portland for civil rights leader Gerald Talbot

South Portland residents nervous over rumored increase in ICE activity

Brunswick High sports hall of fame announces inaugural class

Camden native Cole Anderson ‘over the moon’ following PGA Tour Americas victory

3 Midcoast business success stories | Column

Biddeford fire damages apartment building, no injuries reported

Lewiston’s latest public art mural takes shape: ‘Welcome Immigrants’

Westbrook Fire Department launches pilot program to administer Suboxone after overdoses

Motorcyclist collides with woman allegedly making illegal U-turn in Waldoboro, sustains life-threatening injuries

Delivery driver knocks down canopy at Cumberland Farms in York

Phone service outage in Augusta disrupts city operations Tuesday night


