June 19

Anthem releases details of new Maine insurance plan

Following a lawsuit, the insurer releases a list of doctors and hospitals for the statewide exchange.

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.

Yesterday at 7:52 PM

'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.

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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7:07 PM

Long-awaited Hallowell Fire Station fixes nearing completion

Several photos included in this story Repairs meant to buy another two years of service out of the Hallowell Fire Station are nearly complete, granting time to construct a new station, possibly in concert with Farmingdale.

June 19

Prospective astronaut from Maine always on a mission

Several photos included in this story Jessica Meir, who grew up in Caribou, is the youngest of five in a family of overachievers.

5:17 PM

Augusta councilors to consider heavy truck ban on Macomber Avenue

Augusta residents complaints about trucks getting hung up on a tight right-angle corner have city councilors considering banning heavy trucks from Macomber Avenue, a residential street between Winthrop Road and Western Avenue.

10:01 PM

Maine bill would raise snowmobile registration fees

The measure, which would help fund the maintenance of trails, likely would be vetoed by Gov. LePage.

1:10 AM

Maine Senate approves restrictions on police use of drones

But the approved bill ignores a committee’s recommendation that rules be developed first.

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5:38 PM

Corinna man pleads guilty to quarter-century-old sex offenses

A Corinna man, Glenn A. Graves, 57, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Kennebec County Superior Court to sex offenses dating from more than a quarter-century ago.

12:17 AM

Augusta school board to discuss final budget Wednesday

The Augusta Board of Education meets Wednesday night to try to finalize the $27.4 million school budget.

LePage vetoes bipartisan Medicaid expansion plan

The bill would extend health insurance to more than 60,000 low-income Mainers under the federal Affordable Care Act.
LePage's finance chief wants to avoid government shutdown

June 19

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

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

12:46 AM

Hospitals: Maine Medicaid expansion would help

By insuring more people, the bill, still viable with an override of Gov. LePage's veto, could offset the escalating costs of free care, they say.

1:08 AM

LePage issues new policy: No more talking to newspapers

The policy comes after a series of articles about the Department of Environmental Protection.
'The Lobbyist in the henhouse' DEP series

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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