4:07 PM

Suspect in Glenburn girl's slaying makes initial court appearance Several photos included in this story

Kyle Dube, dressed in T-shirt and jeans, did not make eye contact with the many friends and family members of Nichole Cable who were in the courtroom.

Amid tears for Maine teen, an arrest

3:29 PM

Coach K returning to U.S. men's team

Mike Krzyzewski will try to lead the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team to a third straight gold medal, a source with knowledge of the decision tells the Associated Press.

3:17 PM

New England economy seen improving, but unevenly

The New England Economic Partnership says external factors such as Europe's recession and federal spending cuts are crimping the region's economy.

Real estate index: Maine in slowdown

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.

3:05 PM

Mainer wins chance to go on the road with One Direction

Kylie Keene, a 2012 UMaine grad, was selected out of hundreds of applicants to be the “Nabisco 1D VIP Tour Correspondent” following the band in major cities.

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1:32 PM

Friends: Man shot in Boston bombing probe knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Ibragim Todashev, a mixed martial-arts fighter, was killed after lunging with a knife at an FBI agent who was questioning him in Orlando, Fla., authorities say.

11:31 AM

Westbrook site, once envisioned for mall, sold at auction

The mortgage lender for the 61-acre property placed the highest bid.

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.

4:08 PM

LePage hints at veto of bill linking Medicaid, hospital payments

Democratic leaders are pressing on with the proposal, while legislative Republicans say they're ready to block it if hospital repayment and Medicaid expansion aren't considered separately.
Hospital payback, Medicaid expansion hinge on LePage
Q&A: The facts surrounding the parties' disagreement

3:44 PM

IRS official Lerner: 'I have done nothing wrong'

Video clip included Lois Lerner, who heads the office that decides whether groups qualify for tax exemptions, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against incriminating herself on Wednesday.
Official: Treasury played no role in IRS targeting

Bill Nemitz: Standing up to a master of tantrums

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

Other Maine News Headlines

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.'

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.

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.

4:13 PM

Jodi Arias jurors deadlock on penalty but must continue

Video clip included The judge tells the jury to try to identify areas of agreement and disagreement as members decide whether the convicted murderer should get life or death.

South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to fraud

Carole Orem-Hough of South Portland billed insurance companies for two counseling sessions a week when she saw the patient once per week.

Life & Culture

Mainer wins chance to go on the road with One Direction

Kylie Keene, a 2012 UMaine grad, was selected out of hundreds of applicants to be the “Nabisco 1D VIP Tour Correspondent” following the band in major cities.

Sports from the Press Herald

Coach K returning to U.S. men's team

Mike Krzyzewski will try to lead the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team to a third straight gold medal, a source with knowledge of the decision tells the Associated Press.

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

Jodi Arias jurors deadlock on penalty but must continue Video clip included

The judge tells the jury to try to identify areas of agreement and disagreement as members decide whether the convicted murderer should get life or death.

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