2:01 AM

Democratic Senate candidates promise King a fight Several photos included in this story

The four Democrats seeking the nomination appeal for support and attack the GOP and former Gov. Angus King.

Energized Democrats present united front
O'Malley rallies N.H. Democrats

12:52 AM

Class A Track: Weather puts off final event to midweek Several photos included in this story

The pole vault, rescheduled for Wednesday, will decide the boys' and girls' state titles.

12:45 PM

Sub fire could have ripple effects for Navy

The Navy has been counting on the USS Miami to provide another nine or so years of service. If it is scrapped, the fleet could feel the effects for years.

11:25 AM

Our View: Democrats have to be more than 'not LePage'

No Democrat has gotten 50 percent of the vote in a statewide race in more than 20 years . . .

1:00 AM

Go with the flow Several photos included in this story

Water gardens are pure refreshment in a landscape. Get ideas for these and other gardens on tours around Maine this summer.


 

Featured Video

News Updates

Top Stories

12:40 PM

Rain tops 5 inches, shuts roads in area towns

The weather service says more than 5 inches were recorded in Durham, Windham, Gray and Cumberland in a 26-hour period.
Coastal flood warning for Maine

1:37 PM

Saco teen dies in car crash

Jacob Marcotte, a 2011 graduate of Thornton Academy, was driving on Jenkins Road this morning when his car hit a tree.

2:03 PM

Election 2012: Rivals hit Poliquin on pike widening

The GOP U.S. Senate hopeful draws criticism for backing a 1991 initiative to stop a turnpike expansion.
Political Notebook: Poliquin is own biggest contributor
Poliquin's rivals criticize his ads featuring LePage

9:46 AM

Friend: Body found is missing Skowhegan man

A body found Saturday morning in a backyard in Skowhegan is that of Jeff Godin, 42, a friend says.

8:47 AM

Pedestrian killed in Bangor hit-and-run

Police say witnesses reported that a light-colored sedan hit the man while driving on Main Street and sped off without stopping.

Video

Most...

Today's poll: PAC power

Do PACs have too much influence in today’s politics?

Yes

No

View Results

Related Article:
Election 2012: PACs give Michaud advantage in funds

Videos

Lego Lord Of The Rings E3 Teaser Tr
Guardians of Middle-Earth E3 Debut
Tomb Raider E3 "Crossroads" Gamepla

Other Maine News Headlines

Richard Malone 9:18 AM

Bill Nemitz: Amid change, Catholics hope to be heard

The year was 1853. Anti-Catholic violence ran so rampant throughout Maine that the Rev. Henry B. Coskery, vicar general of Baltimore, said thanks but no thanks to his appointment as the first Roman Catholic bishop of Portland . . .

New bats have a catch

Several photos included in this story As composite bats replace aluminum baseball bats at schools across the country, safety increases but offense is sacrificed

9:54 AM

Phoenix police say mom forgot baby on car roof

Police were called when witnesses found the child strapped in a safety seat in the middle of an intersection.

11:12 AM

NH man drowns during family outing

Police say 44-year-old Raymond Morton drowned when he tried to swim across Shadow Lake in Salem.

American Ninja Warrior - Season 2

Mainer finds outlet for obstacle obsession

The Westbrook man is applying his 'free running' skills on a seemingly made-for-him TV competition.

9:23 AM

Dispatches

Coast Guard rescues two men after sailboat runs aground / Prescription drugs taken during robbery of Saco pharmacy . . . and more Maine news.

Life & Culture

 Go with the flow Several photos included in this story

Water gardens are pure refreshment in a landscape. Get ideas for these and other gardens on tours around Maine this summer.

Sports from the Press Herald

 Class A Track: Weather puts off final event to midweek Several photos included in this story

The pole vault, rescheduled for Wednesday, will decide the boys' and girls' state titles.

Opinion

Our View: Democrats have to be more than 'not LePage'

No Democrat has gotten 50 percent of the vote in a statewide race in more than 20 years . . .

Nation & World

Sub fire could have ripple effects for Navy

The Navy has been counting on the USS Miami to provide another nine or so years of service. If it is scrapped, the fleet could feel the effects for years.

News from the Kennebec Journal

Democrats promise fight with Republicans, King

AUGUSTA -- Maine's four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates took the stage at the party's state convention Saturday, promising not to back away from a fight with Republicans or forme ...

News from the Morning Sentinel

Democrats take aim at King, Republicans

AUGUSTA -- Maine's four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates took the stage at the party's state convention Saturday, promising not to back away from a fight with Republicans or forme ...

Go

Weekly entertainment planner: where to go and what to do.

Blogs

Clearing the Bases - TODAY
Doubront, Ranaudo & Mark Prior
Maine a la Carte - Friday
Attention Korean Food Fans!
Open Season - Thursday
Master of Horror Backs Michaud

More Blogs: PPH | KJ

Today's front page

Did you miss this morning's paper?
Check out the Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram front page as it appears in print.

Maine's Top Jobs

SPECIAL EDUCATION (BEHAVIOR) Gorham School Department
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Camden Hills Regional High School
FIREFIGHTER / EMT Town of Wells
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Modern Pest Services
CIVIL ENGINEER Sebago Technics, LLC.
SUMMER CAMP CHEF Maine Summer Camp
SPECIAL ED RESOURCE ROOM TEACHERS South Portland School Department
MUSIC / CHOIR DIRECTOR Raymond Village Community Church (UCC)
PRESIDENT, KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Maine Community College System
DIRECTOR Augusta Public Schools
View all Top Jobs