10:54 AM

Fugitive rapist found in Maine is punished

Gary Alan Irving, who fled after his 1979 conviction in Massachusetts, gets up to 40 years for his crimes.

1:15 AM

USM success built on coach, talent

Ed Flaherty, whose reputation lures players from around New England, has his team playing for a title again.

8:37 AM

In Maine, wet holiday weather may curb some traffic

Predictions of rain every day but Monday, and cool temperatures too, could put a damper on Memorial Day travel.

Maine state police gear up for busy weekend

1:00 AM

Our View: Lawmakers should override Medicaid veto

The governor wants his bill or nothing at all. But nothing would be the wrong choice for Maine.

Yesterday at 11:02 PM

Atop Mount Washington: Extremely cool museum

Interactive exhibits in a new museum will highlight the mountain's fierce winter weather.

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2:54 PM

State Senate approves bill requiring exercise in schools

The state Senate has granted initial approval to a bill requiring public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day for elementary school students.

King, Collins report substantial assets

The financial disclosure statements from Maine's senators show both are well-off financially, with King worth as much as $26 million.

1:09 PM

Maine bill seeks to protect US loggers' jobs

AUGUSTA — A bill that would protect some American loggers' jobs from being taken by workers employed by foreign companies has cleared a hurdle in the Maine Senate.

Maine views mixed as Boy Scouts end gay ban

Some called it a positive stand against discrimination, others say the Boy Scouts shouldn't address issues of sexuality.
Boy Scouts vote to accept gay boys

1:27 PM

Bill Nemitz: LePage's tempest in a TV-gate

Dear Governor: Is all this absurdity really your attempt to pull our attention away from a serious public-policy issue?

Other Maine News Headlines

Maine Medicaid bill meets its fate: passed, vetoed

Minutes after Democrats' symbolic victory, LePage wipes it out and calls for a different bill to repay Maine's hospital debt.

12:39 PM

Kennebunk receives highest Standard & Poor's rating

Kennebunk is the only town in Maine to receive a AAA rating, according to town officials.

7:27 AM

Maine sports star guilty on child porn charge

Authorities say Dana Wilson, who works as a disc jockey, had videos of young girls engaged in sexual behavior on his computer.

Kittery man arrested on child-porn charges

Jermany Scott Claus, 39, allegedly requested nude images of a juvenile girl in Tennessee.

Was Boston bomber linked to best friend's murder?

Investigators scrutinize a 2011 triple slaying that left Tamerlan Tsarnaev's boxing partner dead.

10:41 AM

I-5 bridge collapse caused by oversized load

Two other vehicles tumble off into the river, but no one was killed.
I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'

Life & Culture

 Atop Mount Washington: Extremely cool museum

Interactive exhibits in a new museum will highlight the mountain's fierce winter weather.

Sports from the Press Herald

USM success built on coach, talent

Ed Flaherty, whose reputation lures players from around New England, has his team playing for a title again.

Opinion

Our View: Lawmakers should override Medicaid veto

The governor wants his bill or nothing at all. But nothing would be the wrong choice for Maine.

Nation & World

UK-bound Pakistani plane diverted, two men arrested

Two men were arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft Friday after a U.K. fighter jet was scrambled to divert their plane as it traveled from Pakistan to Britain.

Today's poll: State House tension

Who shares more responsibility for the tension between Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic legislative leaders?

Gov. LePage

Democratic legislators

They're equally at fault

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Blogs

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