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Gov. Mary Fallin said authorities did not know how many people were still missing, but they vowed to account for every resident.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understanding the nuances of baseball.

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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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Vassalboro man taken to hospital after Manchester head-on crash

William Spaulding, 53, of Vassalboro, was taken to the hospital Tuesday after crashing his pickup truck head on into another truck, driven by Joshua Lamoreau, 34, of Monmouth, on Western Avenue in Manchester.

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2 investment firms buy controlling interest in Twin Rivers Paper

Twin Rivers, which has facilities in Madawaska and New Brunswick, produces specialty papers and lumber.

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Murder suspect posted online about girl after she disappeared

Kyle Dube’s Facebook page also indicates that he was born in Presque Isle but went to Orono schools. It's not clear how he knew Nichole Cable, who is five years younger than he is.
Acquaintance charged in murder of Glenburn girl

4:09 PM

Administrators speak at Augusta hearing on educator evaluation rules

Teachers and other education stakeholders are among those commenting at a public hearing being held in Augusta Tuesday afternoon on rules for evaluating teachers and principals.

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2:09 PM

South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to fraud

Carole Orem-Hough of South Portland billed insurance companies for two counseling sessions a week when she saw the patient once per week.

1:47 PM

Maine Senate pushes Medicaid expansion bill, House vote next

House Speaker Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, will address the evening session to push expanding public health insurance program for low income residents.

1:16 PM

Body of missing Maine girl likely found

Several photos included in this story It appears Nichole Cable's body was found around 9:30 p.m. Monday at a wooded site off Route 43 in Old Town, eight days after she disappeared.

Presumed East Vassalboro mail thefts under investigation

Federal inspectors are investigating allegations of mail theft at the East Vassalboro post office.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understand ...

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 Feature obituary: Dr. Omar 'Chip' Crothers, 71, changed lives of thousands

Dr. Crothers was a prominent Portland surgeon and the driving force behind the formation of Maine Handicapped Skiing.

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Jay CarneyMore Obama aides knew about IRS audit

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

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