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Waterville demonstrators protest overturn of Roe v. Wade

By late morning, about 30 people carrying signs stood on sidewalks in downtown Waterville, decrying the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying there is recourse: a large voter turnout in the midterm elections.

Local & State

Maine reproductive rights advocates say they’ll keep fighting in wake of Supreme Court decision

Local & State

What Maine leaders say about abortion ruling

Nation & World

Here’s where each U.S. state stands on abortion

Upcoming triathlon sparks city discussion of waiving ban on swimming in Kennebec River in Augusta

Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival

Local & State

Maine reports two new COVID-19 deaths, fewer hospitalizations

A total of 104 patients were in hospitals statewide on Saturday, down from 183 a month ago.

Local & State

Maine issues avian flu warning: Don’t touch dead or sick birds

Schools and Education

Thomas College president releases video reflecting on how Title IX has changed her life

Sports Posted: 6:49 PM

Anderson shoots 64, takes share of lead into final round of Live and Work in Maine Open
Religion and Values Posted: 6:36 PM

Pope celebrates families at big Vatican rally
Business Posted: 6:32 PM

Abortion ruling thrusts companies into divisive arena
Nation & World Posted: 6:29 PM

Supreme Court conservatives flex muscle in sweeping rulings
Posted: 6:03 PM

Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival
Local & State Posted: 5:36 PM

Maine issues avian flu warning: Don’t touch dead or sick birds
Varsity Maine Posted: 5:20 PM

Field hockey: University of Michigan coaches, players mentor local athletes in clinic
Business Posted: 5:07 PM

Biden’s mission in Europe: Shore up alliance against Russia
Arts & Entertainment Posted: 5:06 PM

Mishael Morgan is first Black lead winner at Daytime Emmys
Politics Posted: 5:04 PM

‘Mitt Romney Republican’ is now a potent Republican primary attack
Nation & World Posted: 4:31 PM

Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal
Sports Posted: 4:30 PM

MLB roundup: Three Astros pitchers combine to no-hit Yankees

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Maine issues avian flu warning: Don’t touch dead or sick birds
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Upcoming triathlon sparks city discussion of waiving ban on swimming in Kennebec River in Augusta
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Maine reports two new COVID-19 deaths, fewer hospitalizations
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Abortion ruling sure to shape political debate in Maine heading into election
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Maine COVID hospitalizations decline as infection rates stay low
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Resident Canada geese to be euthanized in Rangeley

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Burger King closes after 26 years on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville

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Sports

ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla says Cooper Flagg is ‘possibly on the verge of stardom’

College basketball and draft analyst watched Flagg try out for the U17 national team — which he made — this week and said the 15-year-old from Newport has the potential to be a first-round NBA draft pick.

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Maine teen bass fishing duo competing in national tournament in Alabama

Varsity Maine

Skowhegan’s Jaycie Christopher makes history as Miss Maine Softball winner

Thomas College president releases video reflecting on how Title IX has changed her life

As the nation marks 50 years of Title IX, Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance reflects on how the law has had a lasting impact on her career.

Augusta councilors delay proposal to declare Kennebec Arsenal dangerous property

While city officials expressed a lack of faith in the Kennebec Arsenal owner's ability to redevelop, or preserve, the historic property, they agreed to give him until July 28 to present a plan before considering declaring it a dangerous site.