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Portland rally to support refugees is postponed to ensure safety

by Megan Gray January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

In an online post, the organizer says more time is needed to find a safe location to accommodate a crowd larger than initially anticipated.

Local & State, News

Police consider charging Portland man who crashed into Downeaster train with 2 kids in car

by Gillian Graham January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

Police say Derso Mekonen was trying to outrace the train when he drove around a line of waiting cars and maneuvered past the safety barrier.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine braces for possible EPA funding delays and shortfalls

by Colin Woodard January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

Trump’s order to freeze the agency’s grants and contracts has contractors, and state and local officials, unsure when or if they will receive money for environmental work.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Proposal would make struggling Machias campus part of UMaine Orono

by Noel K. Gallagher January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

Trustees are considering options including making UMaine Machias a ‘branch campus’ of the flagship 100 miles away.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Judge denies convicted Maine dermatologist’s bid for new trial

by Edward D. Murphy January 26, 2017February 10, 2017

Dr. Joel Sabean’s lawyers argued that jurors were prejudiced by a family member’s testimony that the doctor had sexually abused her.

Local & State, News

Dummy bazooka round found in Topsham

by Matt Byrne January 26, 2017February 10, 2017

The road, which is virtually identical to a real munition filled with explosives, was found near a condominium complex parking lot Wednesday afternoon.