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Girl's murder suspect silent amid grief in Maine court Several photos included in this story

As Kyle Dube is formally charged with killing Nichole Cable, 15, the judge seals an affidavit with case details.

Amid tears for Maine teen, an arrest

1:16 AM

Portland Sea Dogs:
The catcher’s a hit

Christian Vazquez, known for defense, is on an offensive tear, including a 10th-inning triple that leads to a walk-off win over New Hampshire.

12:17 AM

Group deadlocked over Congress Square proposal

A proposal to build an events center in the downtown Portland plaza will be presented to a City Council committee May 29.

1:00 AM

Our View: Wounds stay fresh, even from long-ago abuse

A recent lawsuit reminds us how devastating the impact of crimes against children can be.

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This Week in GO

Maine's summer theater season unfolds / Virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel comes to Portland / Movie reviews: 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'The Hangover Part III' / Mid Coast Edge Wii Tournament

Top Stories

Surge in housing demand sparks Portland bidding battles

Available houses dwindle and prices rise as the city's housing market sees 'a very big change.'

PUC probing Electricity Maine for possible false ads

Did the company's ads give the impression it is the state's cheapest provider? Regulators ask for answers.

 6:58 AM

Authorities: Old Orchard councilor committed no crime

An Old Orchard Beach town councilor is alleged to have used a racial slur against a black resident, but it is protected speech, police say.

More than 2,000 Mainers cut off from telephones

Fairpoint will restore service for USA Telephone users who were caught in the middle of a dispute.

Falmouth teen named finalist in Google art contest

Out of more than 130,000 entries submitted nationwide, 14-year-old Joey Han finished in the top five.

No deal in sight to rescue Maine health bill

Gov. LePage looks poised to veto the popular hospital payback plan in order to block Medicaid expansion.

Other Maine News Headlines

Michaud: Backlog of veterans' claims 'unacceptable'

With Memorial Day near, lawmakers are stepping up efforts to address a backlog that has some veterans waiting years to receive disability claims.

Maine woman's summer trip: Cover One Direction

A Maine blogger will follow the British boy band around the U.S., report on its concerts and be paid to do so.

Mortgage lender buys Westbrook land previously destined for mall

The 61-acre spot is where Jason Snyder tried for years to realize his vision to build high-end Stroudwater Place.

Case delayed for North Pond Hermit

A court-ordered mental health evaluation will be done before Christopher Knight reappears in court.

Local & State Dispatches

County sues over $280,000 jail payment / No new license required if Oxford Casino is sold / Senate sends lobbying proposal to LePage ... and more news from around the state.

Life & Culture

This Week in GO

Maine's summer theater season unfolds / Virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel comes to Portland / Movie reviews: 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'The Hangover Part III' / Mid Coast Edge Wii Tou ...

Sports from the Press Herald

Portland Sea Dogs:
The catcher’s a hit

Christian Vazquez, known for defense, is on an offensive tear, including a 10th-inning triple that leads to a walk-off win over New Hampshire.

Opinion

Our View: Wounds stay fresh, even from long-ago abuse

A recent lawsuit reminds us how devastating the impact of crimes against children can be.

Nation & World

Bronx 'ghetto' tours stop amid residents' outrage Several photos included in this story

Real Bronx Tours took mostly European tourists from Manhattan to see life in the South Bronx "from a safe distance."

Today's poll: Maine health bill

Would you support a veto by Gov. Paul LePage of a bill backed by Democrats to link his hospital debt repayment plan to expansion of Medicaid for low-income Mainers?

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