11:12 AM

Anthem releases details of new Maine insurance plan

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

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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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10:36 AM

Long-awaited Hallowell Fire Station fixes nearing completion

Several photos included in this story Repairs to the Hallowell Fire Station are nearly complete, granting time to construct a new station, possibly in concert with Farmingdale.

11:30 AM

Litchfield voters say yes to $1.35 milion budget

Residents at the annual Litchfield Town Meeting approved a $1.35 million budget and added $25,000 to the special projects fund to improve conditions at two historically dangerous intersections.

11:48 AM

Fayette OKs municipal, school budgets at Town Meeting

Fayette voters adopted almost all articles as presented at Saturday’s annual Town Meeting, including a $1.6 million school budget and a municipal budget of just over $1 million.

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.

11:41 AM

FBI calls off latest search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains

About 40 agents were involved in the excavation of a rural field in suburban Detroit. The FBI has not put a cost on the search.

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10:37 AM

Collins seeks to revise Obamacare definition of full-time worker

Maine's Republican senator says the existing law creates a 'perverse incentive' for businesses to cut employee hours.

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.

11:54 AM

Iceland: 'Informal talks' about Snowden asylum

Iceland has a longstanding extradition treaty with the U.S., though it has never been used to deport an American citizen.

7:31 AM

Farmingdale boy improving after falling into pool

Kennebec County Sheriff's Department officials say Cody Campbell is recovering at Maine Medical Center and he now recognizes his parents.

6:11 AM

18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda

'Why should we continue supporting unhealthy purchases in the false name of nutrition assistance?'

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.

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.

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'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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