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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.

1:00 AM

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.

May 16

BOOKS: Fears drive the satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’

Mitchell Zukor is a disaster waiting to happen — and waiting for disasters to happen to himself and the rest of us.

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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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7:33 PM

Teachers, school bosses balk at assessment program's heavy use of tests

Teachers and administrators took issue on Tuesday with the weight given to student assessments in proposed regulations for teacher and principal evaluations.

7:36 PM

2 lawsuits filed against Catholic Diocese of Portland

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.

6:55 PM

Search almost complete for Oklahoma survivors

Several photos included in this story Video clip included Gary Bird said he's '98 percent sure' there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble. The twister killed 24 people.
Teachers credited with saving students during tornado
SLIDE SHOW: Death, destruction in Oklahoma
In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

7:26 PM

Maine agency: Help Oklahoma victims through cash donations

Maine Gov. Paul LePage said Mainers need to focus their generosity in places that can provide the most help by donating money to volunteer agencies.

7:26 PM

Augusta residents get final chance to voice budget concerns Thursday

Residents will have a final opportunity to be heard Thursday, on their concerns of a $52.6 million city and school budget that would increase property taxes by 6.6 percent while Mayor William Stokes urge residents to speak to local officials and state legislators about the need for tax reforms.

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7:47 PM

Somerset County sues state over withheld $280K jail payment

Somerset County filed a civil suit against the state Board of Corrections on Tuesday for payment of more than $280,000 the county contends it is owed for operations at the Somerset County Jail.

7:53 PM

Maine Senate pushes Medicaid expansion bill, House votes next

House Speaker Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, will give his first bill-specific floor speech during tonight's debate.

7:59 PM

Rangeley ambulance crew feted for long-distance rescue

Several photos included in this story Three NorthStar ambulance employees were recently honored by Rangeley Fire and Rescue for rescuing an injured man 30 miles from their base and transporting him 64 miles to the nearest hospital.

7:53 PM

Jackman man accused of stealing, wrecking car Monday

Shane Dolph Gurney, 36, of Jackman, is facing felony charges after police said he stole a car on Main Street on Monday and destroyed it in a crash about 20 miles away.

6:58 PM

Police seek men in Tuesday assault at Augusta Walmart

Police are seeking one suspect, and possibly a second, in an assault at Walmart in Augusta, which sent a man to the hospital.

7:24 PM

Vassalboro man taken to hospital after Manchester head-on crash

William Spaulding, 53, of Vassalboro, was taken to the hospital Tuesday after crashing his pickup truck head on into another truck, driven by Joshua Lamoreau, 34, of Monmouth, on Western Avenue in Manchester.

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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 understand ...

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BOOKS: Fears drive the satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’

Mitchell Zukor is a disaster waiting to happen — and waiting for disasters to happen to himself and the rest of us.

News from the Morning Sentinel

Morning Sentinel police log, May 21, 2013

IN EMBDEN, Monday at 4:49 p.m., a report of harassment was investigated on Timber Lane.

News from the Press Herald

Maine's elver industry could be shut down in August

Amid a 'gold rush' for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to restrict the fishery without shuttering it.

Nation & World

Jay CarneyMore Obama aides knew about IRS audit

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

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