Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The governor says he'll focus on that effort if the people of Maine re-elect him to a second term, but he won't support the current bipartisan plan to do so.
Leon Gorman, 78, steps down after a long tenure of success and is replaced by his nephew Shawn, 47.
The bill, fiercely opposed by Republicans, is designed to combine one of the Democrats' leading policy initiatives with Gov. LePage's payback plan.
VoteTRAC: MaineCare expansion
The former Old Orchard Beach employee reported financial irregularities, and was retaliated against because of it, the panel says.
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
It appears Nichole Cable's body was found around 9:30 p.m. Monday at an undisclosed location, eight days after she disappeared.
A contractor from New York says CMP failed to deliver materials on time, costing the contractor extra time and money during a yet-to-be-finished transmission-line upgrade.
They say the judge allowed a media frenzy that made a fair trial impossible, but the judge denies both requests.
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
Survey results will be analyzed by staff in the University of New England’s School of Social Work.
A Leeds teen is injured Sunday when her SUV hurtles end-over-end on Route 219 in Wayne.
Portland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.
Air and ground searches continue for Maine teen / Man in Saco standoff committed suicide / Girl 'lucky' to survive crash ... and more news from around the state.
Portland to have 'American Pie' on July Fourth
Camden resident Don McLean will perform his iconic song and others at the city's annual celebration.
Dogs can't catch the Cats
Three times Portland scratches back to one run, only to have the visitors extend their lead and streak.
Our View: Confusing process blocks college opportunity
No one wins when the doors of higher education are shut to society's newcomers.
More Obama aides knew about IRS audit
But apparently the advisers did not tell the president, officials say.
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