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Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister Several photos included in this story Video clip included

Moore, Okla., Fire Chief Gary Bird said fresh teams would search the whole community at least two more times to ensure that no survivors – or any of the dead – were overlooked.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understanding the nuances of baseball.

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SNAPSHOT: Landing lasso

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands employee Matt Myshrall tosses a line to shore from a dock he helped install Monday on the Kennebec River in Hallowell. The state is laying out the docks along the river for summer.

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2:01 PM

Murder suspect posted online about girl after she went missing

Kyle Dube’s Facebook page also indicates that he was born in Presque Isle but went to Orono schools. It's not clear how he knew Nichole Cable, who is five years younger.
Man charged in murder of Glenburn girl

2:09 PM

South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to fraud

Carole Orem-Hough of South Portland billed insurance companies for two counseling sessions a week when she saw the patient once per week.

1:47 PM

Maine Senate pushes Medicaid expansion bill, House vote next

House Speaker Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, will address the evening session to push expanding public health insurance program for low income residents.

1:16 PM

Body of missing Maine girl likely found

Several photos included in this story It appears Nichole Cable's body was found around 9:30 p.m. Monday at a wooded site off Route 43 in Old Town, eight days after she disappeared.

11:47 AM

Tuesday afternoon Augusta hearing will consider teacher evaluation rules

Teachers and other education stakeholders are expected to weigh in Tuesday afternoon on rules for evaluating teachers and principals which are the subject of a public hearing at 1 p.m. in Augusta.

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Monmouth parents tell school officials of bullying at Henry L. Cottrell School

Approximately 40 parents gathered at the Henry L. Cottrell School in Monmouth to discuss what they perceive to be ongoing bullying at the pre-kindergarten through third-grade school.

LePage: Let's eliminate Maine income tax

Several photos included in this story Video clip included The governor says he'll focus on that effort if the people of Maine re-elect him to a second term, but he won't support the current bipartisan plan to cut the tax in half.

Presumed East Vassalboro mail thefts under investigation

Federal inspectors are investigating allegations of mail theft at the East Vassalboro post office.

11:16 AM

Standoff in Arundel ends after man surrenders

The York County Sheriff's Office said the incident began early Monday afternoon when a man and a friend went to the Pines Trailer Park to pick up the man's daughter.

2:14 PM

2 lawsuits filed against Maine Catholic church

Two brothers say the late Rev. James Vallely sexually abused them over a three-year period in the late '70s at St. Michael's Parish in South Berwick.

9:29 AM

Obama to speak on Oklahoma tornado

The president will meet with a disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

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BOOKS: Fears drive the satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’

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 Feature obituary: Dr. Omar 'Chip' Crothers, 71, changed lives of thousands

Dr. Crothers was a prominent Portland surgeon and the driving force behind the formation of Maine Handicapped Skiing.

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Jay CarneyMore Obama aides knew about IRS audit

But apparently the advisers did not tell the president, officials say.

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