Sears Island has staved off industrialization for decades. Now it may become Maine’s wind port.
Even environmentalists disagree over whether the state's largest uninhabited island is an ideal site for Maine to stake a claim in the offshore wind industry. Many say Mack Point's the better choice.
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First-term Durham Republican representative missed 67% of Legislature’s session days this year
Rep. Joseph Galletta hasn't explained his absences – all of which were excused by his fellow lawmakers – but wants to be reelected.
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Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
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Boston Bruins Posted: 3:20 PM
Goalie Linus Ullmark’s future with the Bruins up in the air
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Top White House aide to meet Netanyahu, who is under political pressure
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Nation & World Posted: 12:43 PM
U.S. troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, Pentagon says
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 11:57 AM
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi held on $50,000 bond
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 11:56 AM
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he’s sorry, calls his actions ‘inexcusable’
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Nation & World Posted: 11:09 AM
At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine
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Nation & World Posted: 11:01 AM
America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 10:05 AM
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
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Nation & World Posted: 9:50 AM
Slovak prime minister’s condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
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Nation & World Posted: 9:35 AM
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel’s leaders are increasingly divided
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Helicopter carrying Iran’s hard-line president apparently crashes in foggy, mountainous region
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Sports Posted: 9:00 AM
With one swing of the bat, four years became one giant moment for Falmouth native
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Arts Review
Review: Motown and pop star Diana Ross shows Merrill audience why she’s legendary
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Opinion
Opinion: We are mortgaging Portland to become a social services mecca
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Harpswell landowners settle suit over ownership of small parcel of working waterfront
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Local & State
Portland cracking down on parking violations in Monument Square
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Local & State
Electric vehicles, heat pumps driving up electricity demand in Maine
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Politics
Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
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First-term Durham Republican representative missed 67% of Legislature’s session days this year
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Maine State Police search for teen missing nearly a week
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Sears Island has staved off industrialization for decades. Now it may become Maine’s wind port.
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Local & State
Bernie Sanders speaks at UNE graduation, says U.S. health care system is broken
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Outdoors
More than 72,000 people enter this year’s Maine moose hunting permit lottery
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Local & State
Maine State Police search for teen missing nearly a week
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Food
Why more cooks – and gardeners – should embrace sorrel, an underrated lemony leaf
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Outdoors
Hiking in Maine: Remote trails and scenic campsites abound in North Maine Woods
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Letters
College is worth the effort
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Nation & World
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel’s leaders are increasingly divided
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Nation & World
Top White House aide to meet Netanyahu, who is under political pressure
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Nation & World
Judge will reopen sentencing hearing for Paul Pelosi’s attacker
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Nation & World
Slovak prime minister’s condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
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Nation & World
America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket
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Nation & World
U.S. troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, Pentagon says
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Nation & World
Helicopter carrying Iran’s hard-line president apparently crashes in foggy, mountainous region
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Nation & World
At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine
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Nation & World
Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 84 people
One of Us: At 86, he’s still cutting hair at his Senior Citizens Barber Shop
Norman Millette, who has cut hair in Portland's West End for more than 6 decades, sees no reason to retire.
As demand to insure pets grows in Maine, employers are starting to offer coverage
Maine companies don't contribute to expenses, but some offer group coverage plans. Many in the veterinary industry, where prices keep rising, say it's worth the cost.
Bernie Sanders speaks at UNE graduation, says U.S. health care system is broken
America spends more than other countries, yet millions of people are uninsured and underserved, the senator from Vermont said during his remarks at Saturday's commencement.
Goalie Linus Ullmark’s future with the Bruins up in the air
The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner took a back seat to Jeremy Swayman in the playoffs, but hopes to remain in Boston.
Mic’d up: Freeport softball coach implores lineup to ‘hammer down’
Chris St. Pierre stays active in third base box and dugout during 17-7 win over Yarmouth on Saturday.
Opinion: Every member of any ethnic group should be seen as a unique individual
Even in these times of heightened white supremacist tribalism, I don’t see 'circling the wagons' as the answer for any minority group.
Home Plates: For one Maine woman, shashuka is a window into other cultures
The Middle Eastern/North African dish is a deliciously thrilling way to break the etiquette rules she grew up with.
Maine Voices Live with musician Clarisse Karasira
Join us for a live conversation with the musician on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square.
A Taste of Nations, ‘Angels in America’ and many more things to do this weekend
Head to Belfast for the All Roads Music Festival to see dozens of Maine musicians perform.