Yesterday at 10:30 PM

Maine delegation ups pressure on DOD to buy American shoes

Members of Maine's congressional delegation are trying to keep up the pressure on the Department of Defense to buy footwear from U.S. manufacturers, a move that would likely benefit the state's New Balance sneaker factories.

1:28 AM

MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win

BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.

May 18

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Yesterday at 6:54 PM

STILL LIFE: Weeding crew

Yvonne Lefebvre, left, and Priscilla Jackson, right, both members of the Central Maine Gardening Club, weed the flower gardens outside the Alfond Youth Center on North Street in Waterville on Thursday. The gardening club will be running a a fundraiser plant sale at the Methodist church at 22 School St. in Oakland on June 8, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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6:22 PM

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 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.

RSU 18 parents petition against mass customized learning

Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.

1:54 PM

Flood warning posted for Skowhegan; flood watch in Franklin County

A flood warning for the Kennebec River at Skowhegan has been issued by the National Weather Service, in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning.

4:05 PM

Cambodian film on Pol Pot rule wins Cannes prize

The autobiographical film, which documents director Rithy Panh's family's experience under the heavy-handed Communist Party's Khmer Rouge in Cambodia that resulted in the death of his parents and sisters, won the "Un Certain Regard" prize.

Other Maine News Headlines

Money isn't everything, right?

J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.

2:41 PM

Obama: Nation must do more for fallen heroes

In his weekly radio and Internet address, the president says the country must also make sure that all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.

11:46 AM

Two arrested after Hartland domestic dispute ends with alleged rifle shot

Two Hartland residents were arrested early Saturday morning after one of them allegedly fired a rifle during a domestic dispute, then ran off into the woods on Canaan Road.

Winslow 4th of July in sore need of more volunteers

Just four people have signed up so far to help with the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration, which brings thousands to the area and relies on volunteers for much of the work.

Sports from the Morning Sentinel

MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win

BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.

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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 ...

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 Panhandling a growing concern in Portland Several photos included in this story

Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.

Nation & World

 Scout community torn by rule change

Conservatives are looking at alternative groups. Gay-rights backers want the ban on gay leaders lifted.

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