4:58 PM

LePage vetoes Medicaid expansion, hospital payback bill

The governor says he has filed a bill to separate the two issues.

Yesterday at 9:35 PM

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Madison knocks off Oak Hill

MADISON — It was Madison’s 15th win of the season, and the first loss for Oak Hill since April 24. It was a great pitching matchup between Emily McKenney and Kortni Michaud, and yet it also had some offense.

1:36 PM

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!

Yesterday at 7:23 PM

SNAPSHOT: Pool man

Augusta Parks, Cemeteries and Trees employee Gus Gosselin rakes the bottom of the Calumet Playground pool Tuesday in Augusta, clearing debris that collected during the winter. City crews are prepping three pools for swimmers when school is released this summer.

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6:13 PM

LePage, Democrats locked in State House TV feud

Video clip included After Democratic leadership said the governor told them he was vacating his offices because of the flap, LePage says he has no plans to move, yet works out of his residence – and blasts Democrats for 'censorship.'
Hear comments from Justin Alfond and Mark Eves
Read Maine Democrats' statement
Read Gov. LePage's statement

A timeline to spring

In February, summer seems like just a legend. In May when the lilacs open out it’s clear the legend is coming to life, and for a few months, winter is the ancient myth. So is it written.

7:28 PM

Somerset County board appoints Dawn DiBlasi county administrator

Somerset County Commissioners unanimously appointed Dawn DiBlasi as the new county administrator Thursday, beginning June 10.

7:06 PM

Board of Corrections to hear public opinion on Franklin County Jail status

The public will have the chance to weigh-in on whether or not the Franklin County Jail should be returned to a full-service facility at a hearing June 12.

7:18 PM

IRS official who took the Fifth has been replaced

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been placed on administrative leave.
Conservatives struggling to expand IRS scandal – so far

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5:45 PM

Rome sues “Business Person of the Year,” for allegedly violating shoreland zone ordinance

Rome town government is suing Scott and Lauren Bolduc of Rome and contractor Keenan Farwell of Mount Vernon, who operates Finishing Touch Landscape. for allegedly violating the town’s shoreland zone ordinance in a building project on Long Pond.

5:31 PM

Mt. Blue Regional School District voters to consider $29.7 million budget Thursday

Mt. Blue Regional School District voters will consider the $29.7 million budget articles and have the option to increase or decrease proposed amounts during the 7p.m. meeting at Mt. Blue High School Thursday.

4:25 PM

Brighton Plantation residents to vote on withdrawal from Madison-based SAD 59 Tuesday

Brighton Plantation and Madison are the only communities left in the Madison-based School Administrative District 59 after Athens and Stark previously withdrew.

4:38 PM

Maine Turnpike to keep volume discount for commuters

Maine E-ZPass account holders who take at least 40 one-way trips a month get an additional 50 percent off their entire bill for that month.

5:38 PM

Fugitive rapist gets 36 to 40 years in prison

Gary Alan Irving spent most of 34 years on the lam living in Gorham under an assumed name where he held a steady job, married and had children.

3:53 PM

N.H. Senate votes to keep stand-your-ground law

New Hampshire residents can continue to use deadly force as a first option when responding to a threat in a public place.

Kennebec Journal Sports

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Madison knocks off Oak Hill

MADISON — It was Madison’s 15th win of the season, and the first loss for Oak Hill since April 24. It was a great pitching matchup between Emily McKenney and Kortni Michaud, and ye ...

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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!

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Boy Scouts vote to accept openly gay youths

Under the proposal, gay adults will continue to be barred from serving as Scout leaders.

Nation & World

Jodi Arias jury unable to decide on life or death

The judge in Phoenix declares a mistrial in the penalty phase and schedules a new session for July 18, when a new jury will be asked to decide how to punish the convicted murderer.

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