6:48 AM

Catholic Church selling many Maine properties Several photos included in this story

The shuttering of churches may make financial sense, but it also takes its toll on parishioners, who celebrated baptisms, communions and weddings in these buildings.

St. Francis de Sales' steeple stands as Waterville church's demolition nears end

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12:05 AM

Binghamton aided by Portland's miscues Several photos included in this story

Three late errors help seal the Sea Dogs' fate.

2:11 AM

Old Orchard Beach butter maker faces loss of license

The owners of Kate's Homemade Butter fail to attend a key meeting.

1:00 AM

Our View: Residency mandate puts Biddeford in tough spot

School superintendents shouldn't have to live in the communities where they work.

2:20 AM

Germany billing Biebs for pet's care

A deadline passes for Justin Bieber to reclaim the capuchin monkey.

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A place for Lewiston's displaced

Several photos included in this story With state and community help, the city has nearly finished the process of relocating fire victims.
Sen. King tours scene of Lewiston fires

Police: DNA of suspect in Maine killing not on gun

A court document also says Margarita Scott of Westbrook planned to return to her husband after having an affair with Anthony Pratt Jr., who is charged with killing her.

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Sen. King speaking at UNE graduation

Graduations are taking place at several other Maine colleges on Saturday.

11:08 AM

Hagel orders review of sex abuse prevention

The defense secretary orders recertification of thousands of service members involved in fighting sexual assaults.

10:03 AM

Coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Caleb ‘Kai’ McGillvary was sought in the killing of a N.J. lawyer.

9:17 AM

‘Samaritan’ driver charged with hitting pedestrian

DURHAM, N.H. — New Hampshire police say a motorist who presented herself as a good Samaritan who drove an injured pedestrian to the hospital is the same person who caused the injuries.

9:07 AM

Probe begins in train crash in Connecticut

Three people remain in critical condition after the Friday evening collision sends 70 to the hospital.

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9:26 AM

Memorial in Augusta to honor emergency medical workers

Construction will begin next week on what officials say is the first of its kind memorial in the U.S.

Panel keeps ambitious Maine tax proposal alive

The Taxation Committee gives the bill a reprieve by ordering a full cost analysis of the bipartisan measure.

Maine groups support universal pre-K

Educators testify in favor of a bill that aims for pre-kindergarten in all Maine districts by 2017.

Maine geography whiz has whole world in his mind

Video clip included 'Cool under pressure,' Archer Thomas will represent Maine at the National Geographic Bee.
Test Your Knowledge: Six Geography Questions

Portland man gets eight years for baseball bat attack

Peter Tracy is sentenced for assaulting two brothers when they were down and defenseless.

LePage to Democrats: Act now, or bankrupt DHHS

But Democrats accuse the department of mismanagement and say they won't approve funds until Commissioner Mary Mayhew answers 'tough questions.'
PDF: LePage's letter to Democrats
PDF: Mary Mayhew's letter to Gov. LePage

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