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Local & State

Published
June 25, 2013

Police think father shot son in Freeport murder-suicide

The young man was getting divorced and had moved in with his parents, but police don't know what led to the violence.
Published
June 25, 2013

N.H. officials recover body of missing kayaker

Her capsized kayak was located at about 11:30 p.m. Monday less than a quarter-mile from a boat ramp in Stratham.
Published
June 25, 2013

Supreme Court voids key part of Voting Rights Act

In a 5-4 vote, deeply divided justices said that the law relies on 40-year-old data that does not reflect racial progress in the U.S.
Published
June 25, 2013

Decorated Maine soldier killed in Afghanistan

Corey E. Garver, who grew up in Topsham, was killed by an improvised explosive Sunday while on patrol.
Published
June 25, 2013

Explosion rocks Yarmouth, leaves one dead

An apparent propane blast that could be felt for miles kills one man, damages homes and showers debris on a stunned neighborhood.

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Published
June 25, 2013

Festival celebrates Maine’s windjammer fleet

The two-day festival gets under way today in Boothbay Harbor.
Published
June 25, 2013

Maine volunteers needed to count bat colonies

Peak bat activity will be taking place through the end of July.
Published
June 24, 2013

Poor air quality expected in coastal Maine on Tuesday

High levels of ground-level ozone mean people with respiratory problems should remain inside.
Published
June 24, 2013

Leak temporarily closes some Maine Med operating rooms

The hospital moves some surgeries to other locations as seven rooms are likely to be out of service for a few weeks.
Published
June 24, 2013

LePage’s budget veto sets up showdown vote

Democrats say they have enough votes to override the veto, but if they don't, Maine's government will likely shut down.