11:09 PM

Acquaintance charged in murder of Glenburn girl Several photos included in this story

The remains of Nichole Cable are found near a river off Route 43, but questions remain about how and why the killing occurred.

Murder suspect 'so normal,' but had past arrests

10:51 PM

Paille's goal puts Bruins one win from East finals

Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in regulation, and Boston now leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 over the New York Rangers.

12:00 AM

Real estate index: Maine in slowdown

Despite the stalled activity since early 2012, the mild post-recession recovery continues, the new measure indicates.

12:00 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.

12:00 AM

Soup to Nuts: Stout stuff

Bunker Brewing and Eventide Oyster have teamed up to produce a new stew ... er, brew. Dirty Pearl, anyone?

Aftermath of a Tornado

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11:49 PM

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.

10:49 PM

Brothers sue Portland diocese over alleged sex abuse

The men say they just learned that church officials knew a Maine priest was molesting children and did nothing to stop it.

11:26 PM

Official: Portland will get $30 million to replace, fix schools

The state money will go toward replacing Hall Ementary and fixing Longfellow Elementary, says Portland's finance director.

12:00 AM

Bill Nemitz: Standing up to a master of tantrums

It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill . . .

12:00 AM

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.

12:05 AM

Oklahoma teachers saved many lives, witnesses say

Students and parents recount stories of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils during Monday's 200 mile-per-hour twister.
Power of Oklahoma tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
VIDEO: Tearful reunions at Oklahoma elementary school
Searching nearly done after powerful twister

10:58 PM

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.

Other Maine News Headlines

May 22

Auditor says Old Orchard finances are 'rock solid'

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

11:55 PM

Maine educators object to evaluation emphasis

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

8:29 PM

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.

11:19 PM

Man sentenced for stealing from York County's neediest

Judge Nancy Torresen tells Thomas Nelson, who stole $900,000, 'I consider this crime shameful.'

11:24 PM

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.

Local & State Dispatches

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.

Life & Culture

Soup to Nuts: Stout stuff

Bunker Brewing and Eventide Oyster have teamed up to produce a new stew ... er, brew. Dirty Pearl, anyone?

Sports from the Press Herald

Paille's goal puts Bruins one win from East finals

Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in regulation, and Boston now leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 over the New York Rangers.

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

 Students, parents tell of heroic teachers

As the tornado struck, some shielded their pupils by shoving them into a bathroom or a closet.

Today's poll: Medicaid expansion

Should Maine expand eligibility for Medicaid, the public insurance program for the poor?

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Maine Senate backs bill to expand Medicaid, pay hospital debt

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Notes from the Chamber - Yesterday
Maine's Winning the Wealth Contest! Who Knew?
Making Maine Prosperous - Yesterday
IRS Abuse of Power Further Erodes Trust in Government
Commercial Confidential - Monday
On the Move: Week of May 13-17

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