7:47 PM

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.

Yesterday at 9:31 PM

NHL PLAYOFFS: Big 2nd, 3rd periods lift Bruins

BOSTON (AP) -- Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers.

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.

7:58 PM

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.

Top Stories

6:46 PM

Presumed East Vassalboro mail thefts under investigation

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

8:41 PM

At least 37 dead in massive Oklahoma tornado

Several photos included in this story The 200 mph twister eviscerated an entire town, leveling scores of buildings, including an elementary school full of children.
SLIDE SHOW: Death, destruction in Oklahoma

8:10 PM

Chelsea charter, laws overhaul go to public hearing Wednesday

Chelsea residents can ask questions and voice their opinions about the proposed charter and proposed ordinance amendments Wednesday night.

7:38 PM

UMaine trustees freeze tuition, fees at 2011 levels

The University of Maine System's board of trustees unanimously approved a budget Monday that will again freeze tuition and fees at the system's seven universities.

7:00 PM

Man arrested after allegedly masturbating in front of 4-year-old in Gardiner

Simeon Welch, 19, was arrested Friday on charges of indecent conduct and visual sexual aggression against a child after allegedly masturbating in the front of a sport utility vehicle while a 4-year-old boy was in the back seat.

Other Maine News Headlines

6:55 PM

Gardiner, Augusta to beef up seat belt-use enforcement

Gardiner and Augusta police departments will be among those across the state to step up enforcement of the state’s mandatory seat belt law over the next two weeks as part of the national Click It Or Ticket campaign.
Campaign targets seat belt violators in Maine

5:58 PM

Maine Dems give first nod to Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill

Senate Democrats vote to advance a bill that ties Medicaid expansion with Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to repay the state’s $181 million share of back payments to Maine’s hospitals.

7:16 PM

Third suspect in 2012 Skowhegan robbery free on bail

Corey Scott Gardea, 20, of Skowhegan, is charged with robbery and theft in connection with an attack on a man at an apartment at 56 Waterville Road in Skowhegan on March 27, 2012.

7:05 PM

Waterville car-chase suspect faces tough Maine justice once returned from Conn.

Ernest Almeida, 31, of Waterville, was in jail in New Haven, Conn., on Monday, and authorities said they hope to bring him back to Maine where he faces up to five years in prison on one of the charges.

7:31 PM

Search continues for missing Maine teen

A helicopter was used Monday to search the Hudson and Old Town area by air while search dogs were used on the ground.

4:40 PM

L.L. Bean chairman steps down, another family member steps up

The Freeport-based retailer informed employees today that L.L.'s great-grandson, Shawn Gorman, will be the new chairman.

Kennebec Journal Sports

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Leach helps Ravens reach World Series

A move to the bullpen early in the season is paying dividends for Hall-Dale High School graduate Ryan Leach and the Franklin Pierce University baseball team.

What's Happening

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 area police log, May 20, 2013

IN ANSON, Sunday at 6:23 p.m., a report of disturbance was investigated on Parkwoods Drive.

News from the Press Herald

 Former Teacher of the Year on list of Portland layoffs

Portland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.

Nation & World

Shira ScheindlinCase puts N.Y. police tactics on trial

The judge who presides over the trial says she treats the government as only one more litigant.

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