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.

12:45 PM

‘The Voice’ brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

NEW YORK — “The Voice” is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.

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5:17 PM

Police standoff in Saco continues

Several photos included in this story Nearby residents are evacuated after police hear a gunshot.

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

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.

4:24 PM

Crash kills one in York

Police are investigating the accident that took place shortly before 3 p.m. on Cider Hill Road.

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.

11:49 AM

Maine School of Law graduates 98

NPR reporter Mara Liasson urges the graduates to use their education to promote collaboration in politics and business.

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Sen. King speaking at UNE graduation

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

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10:03 AM

Coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

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

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.

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.

11:37 AM

Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights

The blocking of the law on violence against women shows how little has changed 12 years after the Taliban regime was ousted.

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.

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