8:41 PM

At least 37 dead in massive Oklahoma tornado Several photos included in this story

The 200 mph twister eviscerated an entire town, leveling scores of buildings, including an elementary school full of children.

SLIDE SHOW: Death, destruction in Oklahoma

1:53 PM

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

8:44 PM

Yahoo paying $1.1 billion for Tumblr

The deal is CEO Marissa Mayer’s boldest move since she left Google and one of Yahoo’s priciest.

1:00 AM

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

8:07 PM

Founding member of The Doors dies at 74

As keyboardist, Ray Manzarek helped The Doors become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s.

Top Stories

7:47 PM

LePage: Let's eliminate Maine income tax

Several photos included in this story Video clip included The governor says he'll focus on that effort if the people of Maine re-elect him to a second term.

4:40 PM

L.L. Bean chairman steps down, another family member steps up

The Freeport-based retailer informed employees today that L.L.'s great-grandson, Shawn Gorman, will be the new chairman.

5:58 PM

Maine Dems give first nod to Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill

Senate Democrats vote to advance a bill that ties Medicaid expansion with Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to repay the state’s $181 million share of back payments to Maine’s hospitals.
VoteTRAC: MaineCare expansion

3:28 PM

Maine panel: Ex-OOB employee was target of retaliation

Kelly Roy had raised concerns about financial irregularities in the town's Finance Department.

3:15 PM

Medical examiner: Saco man died from self-inflicted gunshot

The body of Charles Scontras, 58, was found late Saturday after a police standoff and fire that destroyed his two-story house.
Neighbors: Man killed in Saco standoff was troubled

7:31 PM

Search continues for missing Maine teen

A helicopter was used Monday to search the Hudson and Old Town area by air while search dogs were used on the ground.

7:48 AM

Gov. LePage silenced in visit to panel

His surprise request to speak is rebuffed in order to keep ‘politics’ out of talks to deal with his MaineCare cutoff warning.

Other Maine News Headlines

7:16 PM

Arias' lawyers ask to resign, ask for mistrial

They say the judge allowed a media frenzy that made a fair trial impossible, but the judge denies both requests.

Former Teacher of the Year on list of Portland layoffs

Portland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.

11:55 AM

Portland police conducting survey of public perceptions

Survey results will be analyzed by staff in the University of New England’s School of Social Work.

6:27 AM

Maine teen injured in rollover 'very fortunate to be alive'

A Leeds teen is injured Sunday when her SUV hurtles end-over-end on Route 219 in Wayne.

4:56 PM

Local & State Dispatches

Police identify York man killed in single-vehicle crash / No discipline for trooper over accidental discharge / Four women arrested following Waterville fights ... and more news from around the state.

8:03 PM

Maine student doesn't make Geography Bee finals

Archer Thomas, 13, of Buxton is eliminated during Monday's preliminary round of the National Geography Bee.
Maine geography whiz has whole world in his mind
Test Your Knowledge: Six Geography Questions

Life & Culture

Founding member of The Doors dies at 74

As keyboardist, Ray Manzarek helped The Doors become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s.

Sports from the Press Herald

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

Opinion

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

Nation & World

At least 37 dead in massive Oklahoma tornado Several photos included in this story

The 200 mph twister eviscerated an entire town, leveling scores of buildings, including an elementary school full of children.

Today's poll: Farm bills

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