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.

1:15 AM

USM success built on coach, talent

Ed Flaherty, whose reputation lures players from around New England, has his team playing for a title again.

8:37 AM

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.

Maine state police gear up for busy weekend

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.

Yesterday at 11:02 PM

Atop Mount Washington: Extremely cool museum

Interactive exhibits in a new museum will highlight the mountain's fierce winter weather.

Bill Nemitz

LePage's tempest in a TV-gate

Dear Governor: Is all this absurdity really your attempt to pull our attention away from a serious public-policy issue?  Read more.

Top Stories

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

Was Boston bomber linked to best friend's murder?

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

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.

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

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.

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

7:59 AM

I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'

Video clip included It was not known what caused the collapse of the bridge about 60 miles north of Seattle but investigators were talking late Thursday to a commercial truck driver whose rig was believed to have struck the structure.
I-5 bridge collapse caused by truck hitting span
Bridge collapses in Washington, plunging cars, people into water

Other Maine News Headlines

7:27 AM

Maine sports star guilty on child porn charge

Authorities say Dana Wilson, who works as a disc jockey, had videos of young girls engaged in sexual behavior on his computer.

Kittery man arrested on child-porn charges

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

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

Senate passes privacy bill for cellphone users

Civil libertarians support the measure. Opponents say it would make police investigations harder.

Angus King

King co-sponsors bill requiring independent drone strike analysis

The legislation would require the creation of a “red team” to analyze data purporting to support a “targeted strike” against U.S.. citizens and report back to intelligence agencies within 15 days.
Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all

Local & State Dispatches

Maine music teacher nominated for Grammy / Lisbon man gets four years for Social Security fraud / Drivers asked to watch out for rare turtles ... and more news from around the state.

Life & Culture

 Atop Mount Washington: Extremely cool museum

Interactive exhibits in a new museum will highlight the mountain's fierce winter weather.

Sports from the Press Herald

USM success built on coach, talent

Ed Flaherty, whose reputation lures players from around New England, has his team playing for a title again.

Opinion

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.

Nation & World

Another strong hurricane season on horizon

The six-month hurricane season begins June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms.

Today's poll: State House tension

Who shares more responsibility for the tension between Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic legislative leaders?

Gov. LePage

Democratic legislators

They're equally at fault

View Results

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Francona's challenge: win at Fenway
Capitol Ticker - Wednesday
For it, now against it

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