12:07 AM

Prospective astronaut from Maine always on a mission Several photos included in this story

Jessica Meir, who grew up in Caribou, is the youngest of five in a family of overachievers.

12:01 PM

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day

Police spent hours there on Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was found Monday.

12:34 AM

Study says Maine education should lead to jobs

A report credits Maine's educated work force and high test scores as a draw for manufacturers, but also cites some defects.

1:00 AM

Our View: Committed teen dads deserve better from state

The two men are working hard to support their families. Too bad a minimum wage hike is unlikely.

5:13 AM

The strawberry edition Several photos included in this story

Red, ripe and just about ready for picking, Maine berries bring their sweet something to food and drink.

Top Stories

 9:51 AM

Portland's new slogan inspires mix of bravos, boos

Several photos included in this story Video clip included City and business leaders laud its versatility and simplicity, but online communities and a local expert aren't impressed.
Experts: Portland really is excellent city

5:53 AM

LePage issues new policy: No more talking to 3 newspapers

The policy comes after a series of articles about the Department of Environmental Protection.
'The Lobbyist in the henhouse' DEP series

Bill Nemitz: Backstory makes 'good' Portland slogan even better

OK, I admit it. The moment they rolled out Portland's new slogan Tuesday, I found myself somewhere between unimpressed and downright disappointed . . .

10:37 AM

Collins seeks to revise Obamacare definition of full-time worker

Maine's Republican senator says the existing law creates a 'perverse incentive' for businesses to cut employee hours.

Hospitals: Maine Medicaid expansion would help

By insuring more people, the bill, still viable with an override of Gov. LePage's veto, could offset the escalating costs of free care, they say.

LePage threatens veto of wide-ranging energy bill

The governor wants to support a UMaine offshore wind pilot project over that of a Norwegian company, but a sponsor says failure to pass the bill would undermine other energy initiatives as well.

5:55 AM

Dube to be arraigned on murder, kidnap charges

Police say Kyle Dube used a fake Facebook profile to lure Nichole Cable out of her Glenburn home before killing her and hiding her body on May 12.

Other Maine News Headlines

Portland landmark put on endangered list

The Abyssinian Meeting House is one of 11 U.S. historic places identified by a preservation group.

11:12 AM

Anthem releases details of new Maine insurance plan

Following a lawsuit, the insurer releases a list of doctors and hospitals for the statewide exchange.
Search for doctors in the proposed Anthem-MaineHealth plan

7:20 AM

Rolling billboards must yield to Maine's ban

But enforcement action against the ad trucks, like the one roving through the area this month, is unusual.

11:54 AM

Iceland: 'Informal talks' about Snowden asylum

Iceland has a longstanding extradition treaty with the U.S., though it has never been used to deport an American citizen.

11:41 AM

FBI calls off latest search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains

About 40 agents were involved in the excavation of a rural field in suburban Detroit. The FBI has not put a cost on the search.

11:12 AM

Vets First Choice gets $6.5M in funding

New funding for the Portland-based online veterinary products provider is led by HLM Venture Partners.

Life & Culture

 The strawberry edition Several photos included in this story

Red, ripe and just about ready for picking, Maine berries bring their sweet something to food and drink.

Sports from the Press Herald

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day

Police spent hours there on Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was found Monday.

Opinion

Our View: Committed teen dads deserve better from state

The two men are working hard to support their families. Too bad a minimum wage hike is unlikely.

Nation & World

U.S. soldier Pfc. Janelle Zalkovsky, from civil affairs unit of 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery..Combat ready: Women in the military

The military cites culture concerns as it gets ready for women moving into special operations units.

Today's poll: Drones

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Bipartisan Effort to Help Mainers Escape Poverty

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