May 26

Ending the silence about suicide Several photos included in this story Video clip included

A 16-year-old's death last month -- in a state where the threat to young people is especially alarming -- has loved ones and other Mainers calling for a greater willingness to talk about mental illness, depression and pain.

12:08 AM

Coming home: Maine Olympians give back in the off-season Video clip included

Seth Wescott and Julia Clukey are actively involved in efforts to guide the state's youth.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Drop out of school, move up?

Some well-known entrepreneurs never graduated college, or even high school, but critics say dropouts should not bet on that kind of success.

May 26

Our View: Falling short on ensuring women's heart health

Cardiac disease is widespread and lethal, and U.S. and state officials must do more to halt it.

11:23 PM

The Prom: Cape teens are treated like royalty -- for a day Several photos included in this story

Connor Maguire first noticed Mackenzie Leighton in statistics class at Cape Elizabeth High School. He didn't know many people in the class, but she made him feel right at home.

Maine High School Proms 2013

Memorial Day events

A list of Memorial Day parades and rememberances around southern Maine on Monday.

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 11:00 PM

Maine poised for historic transition to natural gas

Several photos included in this story Amid the state's rush to convert from oil to natural gas, however, it's possible that some issues important to Mainers are not being fully examined.

Jeff Pomerleau 8:17 PM

Survivor, rescuer reunite at Maine B-52 crash site

For the first time in 50 years, a former Air Force medic meets up with one of the men whose lives he helped to save.

7:10 PM

Graduates gain a love of Maine

Several photos included in this story Jubilant members of the Bowdoin College class of 2013 express their affection for the state and for their college experience.

 11:07 PM

Maine nursing home's drug-free dementia treatment a model

An Alzheimer’s patient in a Waterville nursing home improves markedly without prescribed medication.

7:14 PM

Bill Nemitz: Hospitals need to show leadership

Mission statements are not something most organizations take lightly. Each word is carefully chosen, each phrase honed and polished to capture the essence of who you are, what you do and why it's so important.

 7:47 PM

Washington Notebook: Republicans keeping eye on Michaud

WASHINGTON - For Republicans in the House of Representatives, New England's political landscape looks about as fertile as the upper slopes of Mount Katahdin or Mount Washington.

10:13 PM

Senators oppose border crossing fees

Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King join other senators expressing their concerns about the plan.

Other Maine News Headlines

10:10 PM

Time people spend in shelters in Maine increases, data show

The state's 43 facilities are always full, says Dean Lachance, the director of Bread of Life in Augusta.

7:32 PM

List of Memorial Day Parades

Several photos included in this story Below is a list of Memorial Day parades and remembrance ceremonies around southern Maine...

10:17 PM

Dispatches

Minot man charged after car chases / Report of shots fired leads to two arrests

Panhandling a growing concern in Portland

Several photos included in this story Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.

Social media's role in Maine girl's death makes friends, family wary

Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.

Today's poll: Military footwear

Should the Department of Defense be required to buy footwear from U.S. manufacturers?

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Blogs

Clearing the Bases - Thursday
Francona's challenge: win at Fenway

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