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‘I haven’t lost this much before’: Cooper Flagg opens up about Mavs’ struggles.
Cooper Flagg opens up about Mavericks' struggles
Dallas' franchise player from Newport had done nothing but win throughout his journey to the NBA. Now he's having to adjust on the sport's biggest stage.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
‘I haven’t lost this much before’: Cooper Flagg opens up about Mavs’ struggles.
Sen. Susan Collins signed a petition to get a referendum on the 2026 ballot that would bar transgender students in Maine from sports teams and private spaces that align with their gender identities.
Sen. Collins signs Maine petition for initiative to restrict transgender rights
The proposed referendum aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s <a href="https://themainemonitor.org/maine-title-ix-battle-national-consequences/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stance on ...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Sen. Susan Collins signed a petition to get a referendum on the 2026 ballot that would bar transgender students in Maine from sports teams and private spaces that align with their gender identities.
Maine’s largest labor union representing state employees filed a complaint Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board accusing the Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining.
Maine’s largest state employee union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The complaint was filed Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board and relates to negotiations for contracts that expired at the end of June.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Maine’s largest labor union representing state employees filed a complaint Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board accusing the Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining.
A weather phenomenon is unfolding above the North Pole. What could it mean for Maine?
A weather phenomenon is unfolding above the North Pole. What could it mean for Maine?
A disturbance in the polar vortex could spill icy cold air south into the United States much earlier than usual, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A weather phenomenon is unfolding above the North Pole. What could it mean for Maine?
Portland Water District approves largest rate increase in 10 years
Portland Water District approves largest rate increase in 10 years
The state's largest public water utility plans to use the new revenue to replace aging infrastructure and keep up with rising operational costs.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Portland Water District approves largest rate increase in 10 years
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Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
A system that's expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, with Portland Jetport officials reminding Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel peri...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Important information for the friends and family we're looking forward to seeing this week -
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
‘What I want to build, is gonna take way more than one single Senate seat,’ said the 41-year-old Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.
Graham Platner hopes his campaign is a movement that continues even if he loses
'What I want to build, is gonna take way more than one single Senate seat,' said the 41-year-old Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
‘What I want to build, is gonna take way more than one single Senate seat,’ said the 41-year-old Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.
Here's a look at last week's toy pickup by the L.L. Bean Bootmobiles from the Press Herald Toy Fund.
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Here's a look at last week's toy pickup by the L.L. Bean Bootmobiles from the Press Herald Toy Fund.
Coach Sam Johnson convinced Westbrook football to dream big, and it paid off
Sam Johnson convinced Westbrook football to dream big, and it paid off
The Blue Blazes won their first state title Saturday, for a coach who once walked in their shoes.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Coach Sam Johnson convinced Westbrook football to dream big, and it paid off
Open on Thanksgiving, these southern Maine stores can help in a pinch | Column
Open on Thanksgiving, these southern Maine stores can help in a pinch | Column
Leave something off your shopping list? Here's where to go for your last-minute holiday needs.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Open on Thanksgiving, these southern Maine stores can help in a pinch | Column
Portland’s wastewater workers get recognition on the silver screen
Portland’s wastewater workers get recognition on the silver screen
An award-winning documentary on the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility highlights the dedication and humor needed by its workers to keep the city's water clean.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Portland’s wastewater workers get recognition on the silver screen
Portland police arrest man after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Longfellow Square
Portland police arrest man after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Longfellow Square
The individuals involved did not know each other, police said.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Portland police arrest man after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Longfellow Square
Westbrook football beats Cony to claim 1st state title
Westbrook football beats Cony to claim 1st state title
Quarterback Gio Staples has a big game, and the Blue Blazes intercept four passes to cement a Class B championship game victory.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Westbrook football beats Cony to claim 1st state title
Thornton football stops Portland to win Class A title
Thornton Academy football claims the Class A title, stopping Portland
The Golden Trojans force five turnovers as coach Kevin Kezal gains his 200th victory and seventh state championship.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thornton football stops Portland to win Class A title
MaineHousing announces more than 300 affordable apartments for older adults, families
MaineHousing announces more than 300 affordable apartments for older adults, families
The agency has now financed more than 1,000 units in the last 12 months.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
MaineHousing announces more than 300 affordable apartments for older adults, families
Costco in Scarborough driving almost 2M shoppers to nearby businesses, study finds
Costco in Scarborough driving almost 2M shoppers to nearby businesses, study finds
An analysis of customer traffic commissioned by the developers of Scarborough Downs shows the membership warehouse store is driving nearly 2 million shoppers annually to nearby businesses.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Costco in Scarborough driving almost 2M shoppers to nearby businesses, study finds
New Brunswick-Topsham bridge opens to traffic for first time
New Brunswick-Topsham bridge opens to traffic for first time
The bridge will close again Friday and re-open fully in mid-December.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New Brunswick-Topsham bridge opens to traffic for first time
Portland Museum of Art to buy nearby MaineHealth building, parking lots
Portland Museum of Art to buy nearby MaineHealth building, parking lots
The PMA is set to purchase properties from MaineHealth nearby/adjacent on Free Street.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Portland Museum of Art to buy nearby MaineHealth building, parking lots
What to know about Green Wednesday’s pre-holiday bump for Maine cannabis
What to know about Green Wednesday’s pre-holiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable pre-holiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What to know about Green Wednesday’s pre-holiday bump for Maine cannabis
Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
The individuals arrested in fiscal 2025 came from 46 countries, according to Houlton Sector Maine of the U.S. Border Patrol.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3M retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3M retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Larry and Barbara Cook are risking public embarrassment to spare others from a similar trauma. In the process, they're helping to rewrite federal and state income tax laws related to fraud losses.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3M retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Does Maine have the nation’s highest rate of French ancestry? | Fact brief
Does Maine have the nation’s highest rate of French ancestry? | Fact brief
About 6.3 million Americans, or roughly 1.9% of the nation's population, told the U.S. Census Bureau that they have French ancestry.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Does Maine have the nation’s highest rate of French ancestry? | Fact brief
Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued driver's licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers ...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Greely grad makes quantum computing discovery
Greely grad makes quantum computing discovery
Christopher Gilbert, of Cumberland, found the smallest known set of quantum gates, enabling more accurate quantum computing.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Greely grad makes quantum computing discovery
Graham Platner’s federal disclosure offers few details on personal finances
Graham Platner’s federal disclosure offers few details on personal finances
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate filed his overdue financial disclosure last week, but it said little about his personal income.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Graham Platner’s federal disclosure offers few details on personal finances