1:21 AM

Oversight of Maine restaurants diminishes, just as complaints rise



12:21 AM

Man presumed dead in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco Several photos included in this story Video clip included

Troopers from the Maine State Police tactical team surrounded the home after Charles Scontras refused to come out.

1:25 AM

Maine Turnpike toll hike pays off

20130516_Turnpike Six months in, revenue has increased by 16 percent even though traffic has dropped by 4 percent.

12:58 AM

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.

1:27 AM

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.

1:16 AM

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.'

2:37 AM

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

The winner of the highest Powerball jackpot in history was not identified Saturday night.

Yesterday at 9:17 PM

Curtain rises on assistant PSO conductor Video clip included

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

Yesterday at 9:57 PM

'This is your time,' Maine School of Law graduates told

The 98 students include a Somali minister of oil and minerals and an Iraqi combat interpreter.

Yesterday at 9:58 PM

Hats off to graduates of colleges and universities in Maine

Thousands receive their degrees in commencement ceremonies around the state Saturday.

12:59 AM

Scores injured when car drives into hikers' parade

Police say the man might have suffered a medical emergency.

Yesterday at 4:08 PM

Bath police search for naked man who approached girl

The man approached the 10-year-old as she played near Oak Grove Cemetery.

1:37 AM

Father and son team up to provide soundtrack for 'Graceland'

Steven Schoenberg has a long career of providing musical scores, but nothing like his new effort.

1:00 AM

Massachusetts man was haunted by toxins

 Ron Poirier, who said he dumped chemicals as a young Marine at Camp Lejeune, dies of cancer.

1:00 AM

Students roll with punches at race

High school students compete in an electric car competition held at a Connecticut park.

1:00 AM

Dispatches



1:00 AM

N.H. insurance agents skeptical of new plans

For many, deciding whether to sell plans through the markets depends on what kind of commission they stand to earn.

Yesterday at 11:22 PM

Oxbow's victory reins in Orb's bid for Triple Crown Several photos included in this story

Oxbow, Gary Stevens Oxbow and jockey Gary Stevens lead all the way in the Preakness, ending Orb's five-race win streak.

Yesterday at 6:48 AM

Catholic Church selling many Maine properties Several photos included in this story

 The shuttering of churches may make financial sense, but it also takes its toll on parishioners, who celebrated baptisms, communions and weddings in these buildings.

Yesterday at 12:52 AM

A place for Lewiston's displaced Several photos included in this story

 With state and community help, the city has nearly finished the process of relocating fire victims.

May 17

Maine panel OKs Clean Election upgrade

But with Gov. Paul LePage critical and Republican votes against the bill, it faces an uncertain future.

12:32 AM

Why do failure rates vary across the state? Video clip included

 Insiders say a code is applied uniformly to inspect eateries, but using ‘common sense’ can still make results subjective.

12:05 AM

Maine inspection rule among least restrictive in U.S.

But with recent cuts to health departments, rules may not reflect what's happening.

12:08 AM

Accessing, crunching the state’s results ultimately frustrate bid to create database



Yesterday at 5:45 PM

Maine fugitive arrested in Conn.

Waterville police say the man was driving with a suspended license when he led police on a chase Thursday evening.

1:00 AM

Close watch kept on patients deemed not criminally responsible

People placed in custody after committing a crime must petition for time away from the hospital.

Yesterday at 4:24 PM

Crash kills one in York

Police are investigating the accident that took place shortly before 3 p.m. on Cider Hill Road.

May 17

Police: DNA of suspect in Maine killing not on gun

A court document also says Margarita Scott of Westbrook planned to return to her husband after having an affair with Anthony Pratt Jr., who is charged with killing her.

Yesterday at 9:35 AM

Sen. King speaking at UNE graduation

Angus King Graduations are taking place at several other Maine colleges on Saturday.

Yesterday at 10:03 AM

Coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Caleb ‘Kai’ McGillvary was sought in the killing of a N.J. lawyer.

1:47 AM

Hagel orders review of sex abuse prevention

The defense secretary orders recertification of thousands of service members involved in fighting sexual assaults.

Yesterday at 9:17 AM

‘Samaritan’ driver charged with hitting pedestrian



Yesterday at 9:07 AM

Probe begins in train crash in Connecticut

Three people remain in critical condition after the Friday evening collision sends 70 to the hospital.

Yesterday at 11:37 AM

Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights

The blocking of the law on violence against women shows how little has changed 12 years after the Taliban regime was ousted.

Yesterday at 9:26 AM

Memorial in Augusta to honor emergency medical workers

Construction will begin next week on what officials say is the first of its kind memorial in the U.S.

Yesterday at 12:21 AM

Panel keeps ambitious Maine tax proposal alive

The Taxation Committee gives the bill a reprieve by ordering a full cost analysis of the bipartisan measure.

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