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Maine Prep Offers Four July SAT Prep Classes Statewide, From Bangor to Kennebunkport

Maine Prep begins its summer season of SAT prep classes with four July-only classes statewide. The eight-session, sixteen-hour SAT prep courses begin July 1 in ...
Akeem Harris (left) stands with his attorney Jeffrey Silverstein during his arraignment at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor on Friday. Harris is currently being held without bail on charges related to the April 9, 2013, stabbing death of Thomas N. Taylor of Bangor.

‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says

BANGOR, Maine — The man accused of fatally stabbing Thomas N. Taylor wasn’t the only person with a knife in the parking lot of Birch ...
The State House in Augusta.

Lawmakers favor limits on use of ethanol in motor fuels

AUGUSTA, Maine — A long-debated bill that could have banned the use of corn-based ethanol in motor fuel in Maine passed unanimously through the Senate ...

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AROOSTOOK COUNTY Prayer services will be held at 12 Catholic ...

Controversial LePage education proposals earn bipartisan opposition in committee

2 hours ago AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage’s latest attempts to broaden ...

Maine home sales increase nearly 14 percent in April

Sales of single-family existing homes in Maine increased nearly 14 ...
Brian Jordan (right) of Livermore Falls was treated for leukemia through a partnership between Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He spoke about the partnership Thursday in Lewiston, joined by Nicholette Erickson (center) a local oncologist, and Dr. Karen Ballen, clinical director of the leukemia program at Mass General.

Central Maine Healthcare partners with Massachusetts General to treat cancer patients

Rapist and kidnapper Gary Irving enters the courtroom where he was sentenced at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham,Thursday, May 23, 2013. Originally from Rockland, Ma., Irving changed his identity and settled in Portland, Maine, on the run since his 1978 assaults.

Fugitive serial rapist found hiding out in Maine to serve two consecutive 18- to 20-year sentences

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Silent No More

There is a growing group of people which includes gun ...

Religion calendar for May 25-June 1

AUGUSTA — St. Mark’s Whatever Week Arts Festival, 9 a.m. ...
KATHRYN OLMSTEAD
Expansion of the hydroponics greenhouse is one of the many future projects that excite Luke Shorty, executive director and academic dean of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. Shorty is also an alumnus of MSSM.

Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school

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Gov. Paul LePage signs a veto letter he delivered to the Legislature instantly on Thursday after the Senate gave final passage to a bill that links repayment of Maine's hospital debt with an expansion of Medicaid.

LePage delivers instant veto after hospital debt, Medicaid bill passes Senate

Ralph Nader is shown in January 2007.

Maine supreme court tells lower court judge to dismiss Ralph Nader lawsuit over 2004 election

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100-Year-Old Avis Spear Celebrates in Dover-Foxcroft

Nichole Cable

Complete coverage of the disappearance of Glenburn teen Nichole Cable

Bite Into Maine, a food truck operating out of Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, produced this "picnic style" lobster roll as its entry in the prestigious Tasting Table Lobster Roll Rumble in New York City this year. Bite Into Maine owners Karl and Sarah Sutton say their operation is the smallest to ever compete in the annual challenge.

New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance

State police stepping up patrols for holiday weekend

AUGUSTA, Maine — With the summer tourist season officially kicking ...
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Gov. Paul LePage posted this television monitor outside his office in the State House recently, which scrolled messages about how long it's been since the governor presented legislators with his biennial budget proposal and plan to repay hospitals millions in past debt.

LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’

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  1. LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’
  2. Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearanceNichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
  3. Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doorsLincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
  4. Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possessionMaine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
  5. Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers plannedCommunity members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned
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Eric White of Brewer and the University of Maine loosens up with his teammates prior to Thursday's America East baseball playoff game at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.

Brewer’s Eric White having breakout season with UMaine baseball team

LOWELL, Mass. — As early as last fall, coach Steve Trimper had witnessed the transformation. After two seasons as a utility infielder and relief pitcher, ...
  • Decorated Howland war hero Samuel Deeds finalist for NASCAR honor
  • Unity Raceway heading in new direction when track opens for season Sunday
  • Coach Trimper: UMaine baseball team must play with confidence and passion vs. Stony Brook in tourney
  • Seacoast Blackbear wins State Cup Under-16 girls soccer title

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    C & C Annual Breaks Records
    AUGUSTA, ME – Crisis & Counseling Centers (C&C) enjoyed record attendance at its Annual Meeting & Dinner on May 9 at the Waterville Elks Banquet ...
     
    Turnpike board maintains volume discount rates
    PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Turnpike Authority Board voted unanimously Thursday to keep the current E-ZPass Volume Based Discount Program in place indefinitely. The current ...
     
    Maine Affiliate of Komen announces 2013 grant recipients
    BANGOR, Maine — The Maine Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is awarding approximately $265,000 in grants to eight community projects around the ...
     
    EMMC recognized for care of stroke victims
    BANGOR, Maine — Eastern Maine Medical Center has received recognition for its timely care of stroke victims with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With ...
     
    Northern Prosthetics & Orthotics awarded highest level accreditation
    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Prosthetics & Orthotics has received a three-year accreditation award in prosthetics and orthotics by the American Board for Certification in ...