3:25 PM

The end is near

Assistant House Republican leader Rep. Alexander Willette, R-Mapleton, left, and Republican Leader Kenneth Fredette, R-Newport, confer as the House votes during a session on Wednesday in the State House in Augusta.

Yesterday at 11:26 PM

MLB: Gomes home run lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

BOSTON (AP) — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, completing a doubleheader sweep.

1:00 AM

Our View: Minimum wage boost would help teen fathers

Public discussion of teenage parenthood often leaves teenage fathers on the sidelines. Policymaking, research, media coverage and services generally focus on young mothers and the problems they face as they negotiate both adolescence and child-rearing. Young fathers, meanwhile, are stigmatized as self-centered, irresponsible and unconcerned with their children's needs.

June 17

'Nashville' star Keith Carradine is Maine International Film Festival award winner

Award-winning actor, songwriter, and producer Keith Carradine will be honored at the 2013 Maine International Film Festival with the Mid-Life Achievement Award in July.

Yesterday at 8:11 PM

SNAPSHOT: New shoes

Farrier Ann Melville, of Durham, preps a thoroughbred for a new shoe Tuesday in the barn at Pleasant View Farm in Sidney.

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 5:40 PM

Maine Legislature enacts bill encouraging gun background checks

But the bill has little Republican support, setting up a likely veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
VoteTRAC: Private gun sales background checks

5:54 PM

U.S. tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objects 


The Afghan president is angered when the Taliban casts its new office in Qatar as a rival Afghan embassy.

 5:42 PM

Eliot Cutler calls for Maine election changes

The independent gubernatorial candidate wants his opponents to support a run-off election or ranked-choice voting to ensure the winner gets at least 50 percent of the vote.

5:21 PM

MDEA and Augusta police arrest 3 people Wednesday

Three people were arrested this afternoon after drug enforcement agents and police from several agencies stopped a car on Community Drive.

4:23 PM

WMTW lets go Portland TV news anchor Shannon Moss

After six years in the morning slot, Moss says she has no hard feelings and understands that change is part of the TV industry.

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6:29 PM

Former Somerset County sheriff’s deputy gets four years for unlawful sexual contact

Horace Barstow, 67, of Norridgewock, a former Somerset County sheriff’s deputy and husband of a daycare owner, pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of unlawful sexual contact with children under the age of 14.
Former deputy accused of molesting Norridgewock daycare children indicted
Norridgewock man faces new accusations of child molestation

4:37 PM

Jeb Bush to headline July re-election campaign event for LePage

The brother of one president and the son of another, as well as a possible 2016 candidate himself, Bush will appear at an event hosted by a who's who of Maine Republicans.

4:47 PM

In Germany speech, Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts

Video clip included The president also defends court-approved U.S. surveillance of Internet and phone records, describing it as a targeted effort that has "saved lives."

4:36 PM

Bingham man pleads not guilty in March town garage fire

A Bingham man, Brandon L. Sherwood, 29, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a single count of arson for a fire in March that destroyed the Bingham town garage and all of the equipment inside.
Bingham arson arrest based on boot prints taken at scene, says affidavit

11:52 AM

Maine lawmakers overwhelmingly endorse no toxic chemicals in children's toys

Despite unanimous passage in the Senate, the compromise plan faces another hurdle: price.

4:40 PM

Mount Vernon given go-ahead on budget, concrete work

Residents in Mount Vernon approved the $1.02 million municipal budget at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday.

Kennebec Journal Sports

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS: Paille steps up for Bs

BOSTON (AP) -- His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins.

What's Happening

'Nashville' star Keith Carradine is Maine International Film Festival award winner

Award-winning actor, songwriter, and producer Keith Carradine will be honored at the 2013 Maine International Film Festival with the Mid-Life Achievement Award in July.

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