EMMC defamation / Bangor 'smart home' / Manslaughter conviction tossed

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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Maine abortion providers expect only minor changes under Janet Mills’ new law

The vast majority of abortions in Maine and other states occur in the first trimester, before Maine’s viability threshold of 24 weeks.

A 15-year-old’s criticism of Bangor hospital is at the center of this free-speech case

No lawsuits have been filed in the unique case involving a minor and one of the Bangor region’s largest employers.

Bangor ‘smart home’ gives paralyzed Marine vet his dreamed of independence

Noah White, who is quadriplegic, is looking forward to showering for hours in a new house designed to accommodate his abilities.

A Mainer’s coming-of-age film will screen in her hometown of Bangor

“Wildflower” is the brainchild of Jana Savage, who attended Bangor High School in the early aughts.

Sorrento fires town clerk over legal fees dispute

Kathi Moore had been feuding with the Select Board for months, and she said she might continue the fight as a former town employee.

2 Maine chefs are opening quirky restaurant in Sherman Victorian mansion

Two classically trained chefs are creating a quirky new restaurant in a purple 130-year-old Victorian house.

Judge vacates manslaughter conviction of Portland man who killed sister’s boyfriend

Mark Cardilli Jr.’s attorney, Thomas Hallett, argued his client’s original lawyers failed to “vigorously argue” he acted in self-defense.

Maine artist celebrates women of color with portrait series

When Martha Miller saw inaugural poet Amanda Gorman in a brilliant yellow dress, she knew she had to paint her portrait.

Cooper Flagg to begin official NCAA visits this fall

The former Nokomis basketball star will be visiting Duke, UConn and Kansas this fall.

Austin Theriault is seeking his 1st Oxford 250 win

Returning from a 2019 injury, a now-healthy Austin Theriault, 29, will climb into the No. 45 Derek Ming Ford on Sunday night.

“This column’s main goal is to assist people with sharing their stories, primarily focused on the Portland area,” Greg Levinsky writes.

The summer’s rain will make this year’s moose hunt more difficult

Moose hunters and bird hunters alike should take into consideration the possibility that their plans could be affected by damaged gravel roads or road closures.