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.

May 24

USM success built on coach, talent

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

1:00 AM

Oh! K

Special K churns out more new products in its brand evolution.

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.

Barack Obama, Carole King
1:00 AM

People & Entertainment: Obama salutes singer Carole King

WASHINGTON - President Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

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11:16 PM

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

1:00 AM

Was Boston bomber linked to best friend's murder?

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

May 24

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?

 May 24

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.

11:21 PM

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

11:29 PM

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.

May 24

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

Other Maine News Headlines

11:59 PM

Kittery man arrested on child-porn charges

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

9:01 PM

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.

8:16 PM

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

May 24

Senate passes privacy bill for cellphone users

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

Angus King 2:10 PM

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

May 24

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.

Today's poll: Maine health bill

Would you support a veto by Gov. Paul LePage of a bill backed by Democrats to link his hospital debt repayment plan to expansion of Medicaid for low-income Mainers?

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