Official: Funds will be approved for Portland school replacement

Deputy Education Commisioner Rier says most of the $20 million cost would be covered.

Maine Omnibus Energy Bill cleared by committee

The bill aims to support expanding natural-gas pipelines and fund energy-efficiency efforts.

Toronto mayor: I don't smoke crack

Rob Ford says the media is out to get him as he addresses a video that allegedly shows him smoking crack cocaine.

Maine Senate approves bill requiring exercise in schools

The bill would require public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day for elementary school students.

Local & State Dispatches

Former Maine janitor sentenced for child pornography / Community colleges raise tuition slightly / Bill would further restrict sex offenders’ residency ... and more news from around the state.

Maine man zooms in on Bruins, fans

Maxx Coombs, of Brunswick, is getting an up-close view of the Boston Bruins' run in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Pitching ace falters in USM loss to Linfield College

USM must beat Webster College of Missouri on Sunday to stay alive in the double elimination tournament.

Bruins beat Rangers in Game 5

Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians

Mike Carp, who snapped a slump Friday, ties it with a double in the eighth as Boston goes on to win, 7-4.

Bayern beats Dortmund in Champions League final

Europe's biggest soccer tournament ends with a score of 2-1.

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