10:56 AM

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

The shooting took place early today in Orlando, Fla., when law enforcement personnel were interviewing the man.

1:05 AM

Amid tears for Maine teen, an arrest Several photos included in this story

Police say Nichole Cable, 15, was killed by a 20-year-old Orono man, whom she may have dated at some point.

Murder suspect 'so normal,' but had past arrests

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?

Aftermath of a Tornado

Top Stories

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...

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.'

Other Maine News Headlines

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.

Maine police chiefs: Keep gun permit requirement

They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.

Auditor says Old Orchard finances are 'rock solid'

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

Maine educators object to evaluation emphasis

They say too much weight is placed on student assessments in the proposed process.

Maine's elver industry could become more regulated

Amid a 'gold rush' for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to temporarily shut down the fishery at an August meeting.

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.

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

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

'I made some big mistakes and I know I let a lot of people down, but I also learned some tough lessons,' he says in a YouTube video.

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