1:05 PM

Suspect in Glenburn girl's slaying makes initial court appearance Video clip included

Kyle Dube, dressed in civilian clothing, did not make eye contact with the many friends and family members of Nichole Cable who were in the courtroom.

Amid tears for Maine teen, an arrest

12:19 AM

Bruins bounce to 3-0 series lead

The Bruins score twice in the third period to beat the Rangers for the third straight time.

1:00 AM

Real estate index: Maine in slowdown

Despite the stalled activity since early 2012, the mild post-recession recovery continues, the new measure indicates.

1:00 AM

Our View: With hunger growing, not time to cut SNAP

Both versions of the federal farm bill would cut assistance for people who really need it.

6:58 AM

Stout stuff: Portland's newest brew adds notes of bivalve

Bunker Brewing and Eventide Oyster have teamed up to produce a new stew ... er, brew. Dirty Pearl, anyone?

Top Stories

1:10 PM

Friend: Man shot in Boston bombing probe knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Ibragim Todashev, a Chechen immigrant, was killed during a meeting in Orlando, Fla., with an FBI agent and two Massachusetts state troopers

11:31 AM

Westbrook site, once envisioned for mall, sold at auction

The mortgage lender for the 61-acre property placed the highest bid.

Brothers sue Portland diocese over alleged sex abuse

The men say they just learned that church officials knew a priest was molesting children and did nothing to stop it.

10:57 AM

Hospital payback, Medicaid expansion hinge on LePage

The House and Senate approve a bill that would pay state hospitals back $186 million, and give basic health coverage to 60,000 Mainers using federal dollars.
Q&A: The facts surrounding the parties' disagreement

Official: Portland will get $30 million to replace, fix schools

The state funds will go toward replacing Hall Elementary and fixing Longfellow Elementary, says Portland's finance director.

Bill Nemitz: Standing up to a master of tantrums

It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill...

Other Maine News Headlines

LePage vetoes smoking ban on college campuses

If lawmakers want to be consistent, they should submit a bill to 'outlaw tobacco altogether' instead of just banning smoking in certain places, he says.

Man sentenced for stealing from York County's neediest

Judge Nancy Torresen tells Thomas Nelson, who stole $900,000, 'I consider this crime shameful.'

Portland street artists pleased with modest rules

City councilors scale back a task force's tough approach, but those who perform with fire face new safety scrutiny.

6:11 AM

Local & State Dispatches

Courtroom surprise: Stabbing suspect freed / Three Aroostook residents charged with making meth / Man arrested following standoff ... and more news from around the state.

Auditor says Old Orchard finances are 'rock solid'

But he raises concerns about internal controls including bank deposit reconciliations.

South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to fraud

Carole Orem-Hough of South Portland billed insurance companies for two counseling sessions a week when she saw the patient once per week.

Life & Culture

Stout stuff: Portland's newest brew adds notes of bivalve

Bunker Brewing and Eventide Oyster have teamed up to produce a new stew ... er, brew. Dirty Pearl, anyone?

Sports from the Press Herald

Bruins bounce to 3-0 series lead

The Bruins score twice in the third period to beat the Rangers for the third straight time.

Opinion

Our View: With hunger growing, not time to cut SNAP

Both versions of the federal farm bill would cut assistance for people who really need it.

Nation & World

IRS official Lerner: 'I have done nothing wrong' Video clip included

Lois Lerner, who heads the office that decides whether groups qualify for tax exemptions, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against incriminating herself on Wednesday.

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