Maine’s struggling child care industry gets much-needed boost from new state support
But industry leaders and experts say much work still remains to stabilize the industry.
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Health care Posted: 7:50 PM
‘Maine has lost sight of parents’ and children’s right to be together’: The case of Barni A.
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Sports Posted: 7:11 PM
Sports Digest: Kortes sparks unbeaten York to softball win over Yarmouth
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Nation & World Posted: 7:02 PM
At least 21 dead as Memorial Day weekend storms devastate several U.S. states
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Sports Posted: 6:54 PM
Brewers score five in eighth to beat Cubs in Craig Counsell’s return to Milwaukee
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 4:39 PM
Tom Caron: Red Sox have been a mix of good and bad this season
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 4:34 PM
Orioles cruise to 11-3 win over Red Sox
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Varsity Maine Posted: 3:55 PM
Baseball: With talent and depth, Scarborough shifts focus to sustained playoff run
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Sports Posted: 3:41 PM
Kyle Larson’s bid to run The Double ends in disappointment after bad weather intervenes
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Nation & World Posted: 3:37 PM
Chasing cheese wheels or lugging sacks of wool, U.K. competitors embrace quirky extreme races
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Business Posted: 3:28 PM
Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
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Business Posted: 3:21 PM
In one North Carolina county, it’s ‘growth, growth, growth.’ But will Biden reap the benefit?
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Local & State Posted: 3:01 PM
Westbrook honors men and women who died in combat with Memorial Day parade, ceremonies
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Local & State
In Camden, a story of wealthy neighbors, ocean views and over $1.7 million in fines
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Local & State
More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
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Skowhegan woman learns to heal from nearly 20 years of stepfather’s ‘cult-like’ abuse
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Sebago man dies after losing control of car in Standish
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Food
For better burgers, up your bun game with these Maine-made rolls
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Local & State
Scenic section of Down East trail reopens
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Restaurant reviews
At Thai Tree, traditional food, pop music references and impressive cooking
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Cops & Courts
James Pak, Biddeford landlord convicted of killing 2 teenage tenants, dies in prison
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Books
Jack McMorrow’s Maine mystery-solving days are numbered
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Business
Duckfat owners, pioneers of Portland’s food scene, retire and sell restaurants
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Restaurant reviews
At Thai Tree, traditional food, pop music references and impressive cooking
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Books
Jack McMorrow’s Maine mystery-solving days are numbered
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Local & State
Scenic section of Down East trail reopens
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Local & State
More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
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Nation & World
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah that killed dozens a ‘tragic mistake’
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Schools and Education
Officials: $3 million in federal funding can be used for Skowhegan’s planned athletic complex
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Opinion
Opinion: Memorial Day reminds us to set aside what divides us
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Nation & World
At least 21 dead as Memorial Day weekend storms devastate several U.S. states
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Nation & World
World leaders ‘outraged’ by deadly Israeli strike on Rafah tent camp
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Nation & World
EU, Israel in war of words as ties nosedive ahead of Spain, Ireland recognizing Palestinian state
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Nation & World
Zelensky gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
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Nation & World
Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels
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Nation & World
Papua New Guinea says landslide buried more than 2,000 people and formally asks for help
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Health
World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls
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Business
Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers
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Business
What does it take to buy a house? Increasingly, Mom and Dad.
‘Maine has lost sight of parents’ and children’s right to be together’: The case of Barni A.
A state supreme court case found a mother’s parental rights were unfairly terminated, providing a rare glimpse inside the opaque child welfare system.
Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
Unlicensed miners are being arrested for allegedly stealing the country’s lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and power systems.
Trump loudly heckled at Libertarian National Convention
The presumptive Republican nominee normally confines himself to audiences of confirmed supporters.
Sports Digest: Kortes sparks unbeaten York to softball win over Yarmouth
McKayla Kortes paces the offense and also gets the pitching win as the Wildcats improve top 15-0.
Baseball: With talent and depth, Scarborough shifts focus to sustained playoff run
The experienced Red Storm finished atop Class A South, thanks to shutdown pitching and an improved offense.
Another View: Israeli and Palestinian leaders once shared a peace prize. Now they may share war crimes charges.
Neither side earns a Nobel Prize or an arrest warrant without the other, nor are they ever likely to.
Here’s what’s new this summer on Maine’s outdoor dining scene
Plus, some of our favorite patios, parklets and rooftop decks.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with musician Clarisse Karasira
This conversation took place on Tuesday, May 21 at One Longfellow Square.
Fear you’ll never hear your favorite band live? These Maine tribute shows might do the trick
See homages to David Bowie, Prince, The Cure and The Rolling Stones in Portland this week, and other shows coming this summer.
Photos: Freeport celebrates damp Memorial Day
Despite the rain, Freeport residents lined the streets to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade.