9:59 AM

Portland program clears path to college for immigrants Several photos included in this story Video clip included

City schools provide guidance for those unfamiliar with the complex system of SATs, student aid and more.

1:53 PM

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

6:17 AM

Bull Moose bucks trend in age of Internet commerce

The Maine-based chain, which started in Brunswick in 1989, now has 11 stores and is growing in Waterville.

1:00 AM

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

12:04 PM

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which fails to keep up with the rapid changes in the marketplace.

Top Stories

2:40 PM

L.L. Bean chairman steps down, as another family member steps up

The Freeport-based retailer informed employees today that L.L.'s great-grandson, Shawn Gorman, will be the new chairman.

3:15 PM

Medical examiner: Saco man died from self-inflicted gunshot

The body of Charles Scontras, 58, was found late Saturday after a police standoff and fire that destroyed his two-story house.
Neighbors: Man killed in Saco standoff was troubled

3:28 PM

Maine panel: Ex-OOB employee was target of retaliation

Kelly Roy had raised concerns about financial irregularities in the town's Finance Department.

Former Teacher of the Year on list of Portland layoffs

Portland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.

2:30 PM

Maine Dems give first nod to Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill

Senate Democrats vote to advance a bill that ties Medicaid expansion with Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to repay the state’s $181 million share of back payments to Maine’s hospitals.

7:48 AM

Gov. LePage silenced in visit to panel

His surprise request to speak is rebuffed in order to keep ‘politics’ out of talks to deal with his MaineCare cutoff warning.

Yarmouth worries over power plant

Officials say the Wyman Station owner has been unresponsive; taxpayers can expect a hike in rates.

Other Maine News Headlines

Gratitude, sadness at last rites for Portland's St. Patrick Church

At a final Mass, parishioners say goodbye to a place central to their lives over many decades.

2:04 PM

Arias' lawyers ask to withdraw, won't call witnesses

The stunning declaration came Monday after the judge denied their request for a mistrial based on a key witness receiving death threats.

11:55 AM

Portland police conducting survey of public perceptions

Survey results will be analyzed by staff in the University of New England’s School of Social Work.

6:27 AM

Maine teen injured in rollover 'very fortunate to be alive'

A Leeds teen is injured Sunday when her SUV hurtles end-over-end on Route 219 in Wayne.

6:02 AM

2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.

The agents were members of the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team. The accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach on Friday.

10:17 AM

Boat carrying 7 hits island on N.H. lake

There was limited visibility at the time of the collision due to rain and fog.

Life & Culture

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which fails to keep up with the rapid changes in the marketplace ...

Sports from the Press Herald

McAuley's Clement commits to Marist College

The junior starting point guard for McAuley says, "The biggest thing for me that separated Marist from other schools is its winning tradition."

Opinion

Our View: Bills offer right response to military sex abuse crisis

Bipartisan efforts to treat victims better are good, but prevention measures are still needed.

Nation & World

Official: 2nd person killed by Oklahoma tornado

One of several tornadoes that touched down in parts of the nation's midsection on Sunday leveled a mobile home park in Oklahoma.

Today's poll: Farm bills

Do you support congressional farm bills that would likely cut food-stamp funding for low-income Mainers?

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