5:23 PM

Maine police chiefs see danger in eliminating gun permits

The bill's sponsor said doing away with concealed-weapon permits would free up police chiefs for other matters and would allow owners to carry their guns sooner.

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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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7:27 PM

Wilton candidates forum slated for Wednesday

Residents are invited to meet and ask questions of candidates running for local office at a forum from 6:30 to 8 Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & Suites on U.S. Route 2.

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.

7:26 PM

Augusta residents get final chance to voice budget concerns Thursday

Residents will have a final opportunity to be heard Thursday, on their concerns of a $52.6 million city and school budget that would increase property taxes by 6.6 percent while Mayor William Stokes urge residents to speak to local officials and state legislators about the need for tax reforms.

6:58 PM

Police seek men in Tuesday assault at Augusta Walmart

Police are seeking one suspect, and possibly a second, in an assault at Walmart in Augusta, which sent a man to the hospital.

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7:24 PM

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.

5:40 PM

NY investment firms buy northern Maine paper company

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

4:22 PM

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

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.

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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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Kennebec Journal area police log, May 21, 2013

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

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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.

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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