May 19

Oversight of Maine restaurants diminishes, just as complaints rise

Maine’s guidelines for overseeing restaurant safety were quietly scaled back last year, even as the number of health-related complaints about Maine restaurants has been on the rise.

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Maine inspection rule among least restrictive in U.S.
Accessing, crunching the state’s results ultimately frustrate bid to create database

1:50 AM

Huskies take it to the limit at NCCA tournament Several photos included in this story

USM wins twice and forces one more game to decide the NCAA regional champion.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Housing market showing signs of bubbling

As home prices jump, economists caution that in some areas they are rising at a pace that is unlikely to last.

May 19

Breaking the congressional logjam

Frustration over the lack of common ground leads Maine's former senator to write about how we can create it.

May 19

Good opera-house keeping Several photos included in this story Video clip included

Thanks to a coterie of adoring supporters, the restored and revitalized Opera House at Boothbay Harbor has risen to prominence on the national scene.

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12:21 AM

Man presumed dead in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco

Several photos included in this story Video clip included Troopers from the Maine State Police tactical team surrounded the home after Charles Scontras refused to come out.

20130516_Turnpike May 19

Maine Turnpike toll hike pays off

Six months in, revenue has increased by 16 percent even though traffic has dropped by 4 percent.

May 19

Recent attack underscores Riverview safety concerns

Staffers at the state's only hospital for criminals say getting hurt on the job shouldn't be the expectation.
Close watch kept on patients deemed not criminally responsible

 May 19

Bird-banding science takes off

Several photos included in this story While a delight for children to observe, the practice can shed light on important issues such as climate change.

 May 19

Washington Notebook: Snowe recalls offer to play Joan of Arc

The former senator promotes her book, 'Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress.'

May 19

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

The winner of the highest Powerball jackpot in history was not identified Saturday night.

 9:17 PM

Curtain rises on assistant PSO conductor

Video clip included Norman Huynh, 24, is poised to conduct Pops and Discovery concerts – and community outreach.

Other Maine News Headlines

9:57 PM

'This is your time,' Maine School of Law graduates told

The 98 students include a Somali minister of oil and minerals and an Iraqi combat interpreter.

9:58 PM

Hats off to graduates of colleges and universities in Maine

Thousands receive their degrees in commencement ceremonies around the state Saturday.

12:59 AM

Scores injured when car drives into hikers' parade

Police say the man might have suffered a medical emergency.

4:08 PM

Bath police search for naked man who approached girl

The man approached the 10-year-old as she played near Oak Grove Cemetery.

May 19

Father and son team up to provide soundtrack for 'Graceland'

Steven Schoenberg has a long career of providing musical scores, but nothing like his new effort.

 1:00 AM

Massachusetts man was haunted by toxins

Ron Poirier, who said he dumped chemicals as a young Marine at Camp Lejeune, dies of cancer.

Life & Culture

 Good opera-house keeping Several photos included in this story Video clip included

Thanks to a coterie of adoring supporters, the restored and revitalized Opera House at Boothbay Harbor has risen to prominence on the national scene.

Sports from the Press Herald

Huskies take it to the limit at NCCA tournament Several photos included in this story

USM wins twice and forces one more game to decide the NCAA regional champion.

Opinion

Breaking the congressional logjam

Frustration over the lack of common ground leads Maine's former senator to write about how we can create it.

Nation & World

 Boy Scouts prepare for vote on gays

Rhetoric is heated as religious groups say they do not want openly gay boys in the Boy Scouts.

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