11:19 PM

Surge in housing demand sparks Portland bidding battles

Available houses dwindle and prices rise as the city's housing market sees 'a very big change.'

May 23

Steve Solloway: He's living for the moment, and the moment's not in Maine

How do you tear yourself from the embrace of a small Iowa city celebrating the hockey championship you delivered? Jim Montgomery didn't try Monday night.

11:43 PM

More than 2,000 Mainers cut off from telephones

Fairpoint will restore service for USA Telephone users who were caught in the middle of a dispute.

12:00 AM

Our View: Wounds stay fresh, even from long-ago abuse

A recent lawsuit reminds us how devastating the impact of crimes against children can be.

12:00 AM

This Week in GO

Maine's summer theater season unfolds / Virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel comes to Portland / Movie reviews: 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'The Hangover Part III' / Mid Coast Edge Wii Tournament

Top Stories

12:04 AM

Girl's murder suspect silent amid grief in Maine court

Several photos included in this story As Kyle Dube is formally charged with killing Nichole Cable, 15, the judge seals an affidavit with case details.
Amid tears for Maine teen, an arrest

12:00 AM

PUC looking at Electricity Maine for possible false ads

Did the company's radio spots give the impression its the cheapest option? The company says it changed those ads when its model changed.

 12:00 AM

Authorities: Old Orchard councilor commited no crime

An Old Orchard Beach town councilor is alleged to have used a racial slur, but it is protected speech.

 9:48 PM

Falmouth teen named finalist in Google art contest

Out of more than 130,000 entries submitted nationwide, 14-year-old Joey Han finished in the top five.

12:13 AM

No deal in sight to rescue Maine health bill

Gov. LePage looks poised to veto the popular hospital payback plan in order to block Medicaid expansion.
Hospital payback, Medicaid expansion hinge on LePage
Q&A: The facts surrounding the parties' disagreement

11:09 PM

Michaud: Backlog of veterans' claims 'unacceptable'

With Memorial Day near, lawmakers are stepping up efforts to address a backlog that has some veterans waiting years to receive disability claims.

Other Maine News Headlines

10:40 PM

Portland radio station named one of best in nation

WGAN news radio is ranked as the 20th-best station in the country.

 May 23

Group deadlocked over Congress Square proposal

A proposal to build an events center in the downtown Portland plaza will be presented to a City Council committee May 29.

11:55 PM

Mortgage lender buys Westbrook land previously destined for mall

The 61-acre spot is where Jason Snyder tried for years to realize his vision to build high-end Stroudwater Place.

May 23

Local & State Dispatches

County sues over $280,000 jail payment / No new license required if Oxford Casino is sold / Senate sends lobbying proposal to LePage ... and more news from around the state.

9:02 PM

Man killed while being questioned in Boston bomb probe

Several photos included in this story Ibragim Todashev, a mixed martial-arts fighter, was fatally shot after lunging with a knife at an FBI agent who was questioning him at his Florida townhouse, police say.

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