10:23 PM

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.

May 20

No halting these Huskies Several photos included in this story

Ed Flaherty's team leaves no doubt as to who's best in New England Division III baseball.

1:00 AM

Housing market showing signs of bubbling

As home prices jump, economists caution that in some areas they are rising at a pace that is unlikely to last.

12:00 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.

11:28 PM

Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music Awards

The singer takes home eight awards, including top artist. Justin Bieber wins three.

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10:38 PM

Neighbors say Saco man was troubled

They say they were not shocked at the standoff and fire that killed Charles Scontras on Saturday.
Man dies in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco

11:33 PM

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.

 May 20

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.

12:00 AM

Farm bills a mixed bag for Mainers

The bills would cut food stamps for many Mainers, but would give a boost to the state's local farmers.

 11:52 PM

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.

11:51 PM

RSU 23 residents will have opportunity to change proposed budget

The total set at Tuesday's meeting will be voted on June 11 at the districtwide validation referendum.

12:00 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.

Other Maine News Headlines

 12:00 AM

'Laboratory in a can' monitors Maine red tide

The apparatus is designed to help scientists better predict when and where outbreaks might occur.

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Maine Turnpike toll hike pays off

Six months in, revenue has increased by 16 percent even though traffic has dropped by 4 percent.

Recent attack underscores Riverview safety concerns

Staffers at the state's only hospital for criminals say getting hurt on the job shouldn't be the expectation.
Close watch kept on patients deemed not criminally responsible

Curtain rises on assistant PSO conductor

Video clip included Norman Huynh, 24, is poised to conduct Pops and Discovery concerts – and community outreach.

 1:39 PM

Bird-banding science takes off

Several photos included in this story While a delight for children to observe, the practice can shed light on important issues such as climate change.

Washington Notebook: Snowe recalls offer to play Joan of Arc

The former senator promotes her book, 'Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress.'

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