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Couple plans Blue Moon Lounge in vacant downtown Skowhegan hotel Several photos included in this story

The vacant Kennebec Valley Inn will be the newest link this summer connecting the restoration of historic buildings with economic growth in downtown Skowhegan.

2:51 PM

5 things learned in Game 3 of Stanley Cup finals

Noteworthy themes from Boston Bruins' win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night.

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Our View: Corporations win, Maine people lose under DEP regime

Corporations can hire lobbyists to fight for them and influence public policy.

May 31

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• Admission • The Croods • 42 • Future Weather • GI Joe: Relatiation • The Host • Identity Thief • Jurassic Park • The Place Beyond the Pines • Olympus Has Fallen • On the Road • Oz: The Great and Powerful • Safe Haven • Scary Movie 5 • War Witch

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STILL LIFE: Summer reading

The McAlpine children beat the heat by grabbing a book and reading on a hammock in the shade at their home in Waterville on Monda. From left are Jenna, Iain and Audrey.

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No charges in October shooting of Starks landowner

A grand jury has decided against pressing charges in the shooting of Kerry Hebert, of Starks, at close range on his own property last October, in an incident involving a group of hunters.

6:39 PM

Fairfield man's fourth arrest spotlights difficulties in aiding mentally ill

The fourth arrest this year of Ronald Brousseau, 49, of Fairfield, on Monday, highlights the challenge in attempting to stop certain people with mental illnesses from committing crimes and to provide them with treatment.

2:35 PM

Maine House sustains LePage long-term care veto

The bill would have directed the state to study issues related to long-term care insurance, including ways to prevent unfair discrimination based on gender.

LePage vetoes bipartisan Medicaid expansion plan

The bill would extend health insurance to more than 60,000 low-income Mainers under the federal Affordable Care Act.
LePage's finance chief wants to avoid government shutdown

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5:36 PM

Van Buren educator is new Winslow High principal

Former Van Buren Principal Chad Bell will take over the same post at Winslow High School for the upcoming school year.

6:35 PM

LePage issues new policy: No more talking to newspaper

The policy comes after a series of articles about the Department of Environmental Protection.

7:29 PM

Democrats' grading plan for Maine schools gets initial Senate approval

The bill would likely slow – and eventually replace – Gov. Paul LePage's A-F grading system, which was introduced early last month.

6:52 PM

In mostly symbolic vote, Maine House supports gun background checks

The vote likely means the bill – a sweeping gun-control measure before it was weakened by lawmakers – will die.

Sports from the Morning Sentinel

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS: Paille steps up for Bs

BOSTON (AP) -- His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins.

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