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Is natural gas Maine's energy future?

The swift, broad change to natural gas heating in Maine is opening up questions about its sustainability, in terms of affordability and infrastructure.

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NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins reach Easetern Conference finals

BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

May 23

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

May 23

SNAPSHOT: Stopping for lunch

A Whitetail deer grazes on the banks of the Kennebec River Wednesday in Hallowell.

Top Stories

Maine's Olympians remain deeply rooted

Two Maine athletes are working to stay grounded in spite of their rise to Olympic heights.

At Bread of Life homeless shelter, demand far outweighs supply

Homeless shelters across the state have experienced an increase in the number of homeless and requests for beds.

SNAPSHOT: Love taps

Video clip included A downy woodpecker pecks a stop sign on Cottage Street in Fairfield this week. According to nearby homeowner Trevison Hardy, the bird began his daily routine of beating the sign a month ago. The metal tapping noise can be heard a long way off. "He does it every day and all day," Hardy said. "I think it's funny." Hardy added the bird may be trying to attract a mate.

Waterville nursing home pioneer in treatment of dementia patients

Several photos included in this story The Lakewood nursing home in Waterville has become a model for other similar facilities around the nation for its elimination of antipsychotic drug treatments for dementia patients.

Kents Hill School grads urged to be people of 'principle'

Kents Hill School held its commencement Saturday inside, but the graduates didn't let the dreary weather rain on their parade.

Other Maine News Headlines

Teen's suicide highlights issue's painful complexities

In the weeks since Haley Plaisted committed suicide, her family and friends have struggled to understand why the vibrant girl they knew wanted to end her life.

Bowdoin graduates urged to 'believe in yourself'

Bowdoin College seniors celebrated their graduation Saturday in Brunswick.

Hospitals' bystander syndrome

Maine hospitals are in the midst of a political battle over how the state will pay its Medicaid reimbursements, and are in turn being held hostage by the LePage administration.

Memorial Day 2013 weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area

Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.

GOP looks for House seats in New England in 2014

For Republicans in the House of Representatives, New England's political landscape looks about as fertile as the upper slopes of Mount Katahdin or Mount Washington.

Crash kills Vassalboro man, takes out power in Fairfield

A Vassalboro man died Saturday after his pickup truck struck a utility pole, taking down power lines in Fairfield.

Kennebec Journal Sports

NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins reach Easetern Conference finals

BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Confer ...

What's Happening

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

News from the Morning Sentinel

STILL LIFE: Love taps Video clip included

A downy woodpecker pecks a stop sign on Cottage Street in Fairfield this week. According to nearby homeowner Trevison Hardy, the bird began his daily routine of beating the sign a ...

News from the Press Herald

 Ending the silence about suicide Several photos included in this story Video clip included

A 16-year-old's death last month -- in a state where the threat to young people is especially alarming -- has loved ones and other Mainers calling for a greater willingness to talk ...

Nation & World

 In Focus: Rebuilt Jersey shore hopes for no erosion in tourism

In the wake of remarkable recovery efforts, the area is open for business and ready for summer visitors.

Special Sections

Special Sections 2013


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Francona's challenge: win at Fenway
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