7:47 PM

Somerset County sues state over withheld $280K jail payment

Somerset County filed a civil suit against the state Board of Corrections on Tuesday for payment of more than $280,000 the county contends it is owed for operations at the Somerset County Jail.

8:45 PM

AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Stilphen youngest to win at OPS

Tommy Stilphen didn’t expect to win a Late Model race so early in the year at Oxford Plains Speedway, and he certainly didn’t expect to make history at the track, but that’s exactly what the teenager did last Friday night.

May 18

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STILL LIFE: Dandy of a day

Some see dandelions as a weed, but Ben Bernier and neighbor Isabella Devanna apparently saw the flowers in a different light, as they walk through a field in Oakland on Monday.

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7:12 PM

Acquaintance charged in murder of Glenburn girl

Several photos included in this story The remains of Nichole Cable are found near a river off Route 43, but questions remain about how and why the killing occurred.
Murder suspect posted online about girl after she disappeared

7:33 PM

Teachers, school bosses balk at assessment program's heavy use of tests

Teachers and administrators took issue on Tuesday with the weight given to student assessments in proposed regulations for teacher and principal evaluations.

7:26 PM

Maine agency: Help Oklahoma victims through cash donations

Maine Gov. Paul LePage said Mainers need to focus their generosity in places that can provide the most help by donating money to volunteer agencies.

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7:53 PM

Maine Senate pushes Medicaid expansion bill, House votes next

House Speaker Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, will give his first bill-specific floor speech during tonight's debate.

8:47 PM

2 lawsuits filed against Catholic Diocese of Portland

Two brothers say Rev. James Vallely sexually abused them over a three-year period in the late '70s at St. Michael's Parish in South Berwick.

8:56 PM

Waterville approves $20.3M schools budget; delays recycling operator change

Waterville city councilors voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve a proposed $20.3 million school budget for 2013-14, sending the budget to voters for final approval June 11.

8:29 PM

Maine police chiefs: Keep gun permit requirement

They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.

Sports from the Morning Sentinel

NFL: Pats have new look

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady dropped back and threw a pass. Danny Amendola ran to where he expected it to be.

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News from the Kennebec Journal

Kennebec Journal area police log, May 21, 2013

Augusta, Monday, At 6:52 p.m., an assault was reported on New England Road.

News from the Press Herald

Maine's elver industry could be shut down in August

Amid a 'gold rush' for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to restrict the fishery without shuttering it.

Nation & World

Jay CarneyMore Obama aides knew about IRS audit

But apparently the advisers did not tell the president, officials say.

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