12:04 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.

Mike Napoli
May 24

MLB Roundup: Tito's return happy as Indians rout Sox

BOSTON - Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry "Tito" Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night.

1:00 AM

Oh! K

Special K churns out more new products in its brand evolution.

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.

Barack Obama, Carole King
1:00 AM

People & Entertainment: Obama salutes singer Carole King

WASHINGTON - President Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

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11:16 PM

Fuss over LePage's TV exceeds trivial dispute

Video clip included LePage tells reporters and Democrats he will move out of the State House because of the disagreement.
Hear comments from Justin Alfond and Mark Eves
Read Maine Democrats' statement
Read Gov. LePage's statement

1:00 AM

Was Boston bomber linked to best friend's murder?

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

1:00 AM

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

Dear Governor LePage: Is all this theater of the absurd really your attempt to pull our attention away from a serious public-policy issue?

9:01 PM

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.

11:21 PM

Newspapers seek to unseal affidavit in Maine girl's murder

The objection is filed to a judge's decision to seal the police affidavit in the death of Nichole Cable.
Girl's murder suspect silent amid sea of grief in Maine court

11:29 PM

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.

May 24

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

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 May 24

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.

11:59 PM

Kittery man arrested on child-porn charges

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

8:16 PM

IRS official who took the Fifth has been replaced

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been placed on administrative leave.
Conservatives struggling to expand IRS scandal – so far

8:25 PM

Maine panel rejects two LePage education bills

The panel votes not to support student transfers out of struggling schools or more than 10 charters.

11:38 PM

Maine keeps E-ZPass heavy-user discount program

The turnpike has sufficient revenues to continue the popular program that benefits frequent commuters.

10:38 PM

Maine bill to lower power costs up for vote

It has strong support in committee, but a planned new fee draws criticism.

Today's poll: Maine health bill

Would you support a veto by Gov. Paul LePage of a bill backed by Democrats to link his hospital debt repayment plan to expansion of Medicaid for low-income Mainers?

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