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

1:16 AM

Portland Sea Dogs:
The catcher’s a hit

Christian Vazquez, known for defense, is on an offensive tear, including a 10th-inning triple that leads to a walk-off win over New Hampshire.

12:17 AM

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.

1:00 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.

1:00 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

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11:09 AM

Democrats: LePage moving out of his office over TV feud

Video clip included According to Democratic leadership, the governor said during a morning meeting that he was vacating his offices because lawmakers have objected to a television that he’s installed outside his office.

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.'

PUC probing Electricity Maine for possible false ads

Did the company's ads give the impression it is the state's cheapest provider? Regulators ask for answers.

 6:58 AM

Authorities: Old Orchard councilor committed no crime

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

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.

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.

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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.
Q&A: The facts surrounding the parties' disagreement

10:00 AM

Father of man shot in Boston probe shares regrets

Abdul-Baki Todashev says he agreed to his son's request to remain in the U.S. "because it seemed like the safest country."
Man killed while being questioned in Boston bomb probe

Portland radio station named one of best in nation

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

7:16 AM

Maine manufacturer accused of firing workers trying to unionize

ALCOM, a Winslow trailer manufacturing company, calls claims by labor groups that it has illegally fired employees for trying to form a union "very false."

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.

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.

Life & Culture

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 Tou ...

Sports from the Press Herald

Portland Sea Dogs:
The catcher’s a hit

Christian Vazquez, known for defense, is on an offensive tear, including a 10th-inning triple that leads to a walk-off win over New Hampshire.

Opinion

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.

Nation & World

Father of man shot in Boston probe shares regrets

Abdul-Baki Todashev says he agreed to his son's request to remain in the U.S. "because it seemed like the safest country."

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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