Hostage killed in bank robbery had left daughter in car

Police describe a brazen holdup in which three heavily armed men took three hostages when they left, then engaged in a wild shootout with police.

Newlywed ex-policewoman dies days after Augusta motorcycle crash

Karen Nightingale, 53, was on the way to her soon-to-be new home when her motorcycle hit a pothole.

House passes tax breaks to boost charitable giving

The White House criticizes House Republicans for supporting tax breaks that mainly benefit wealthier Americans while refusing to help low-income families.

The Early Years: Eliot Cutler

The son of a Bangor doctor and a community-minded mom, the gubernatorial candidate developed an early passion for success and service, and a desire to give back to his home state.

Cain raises more than Poliquin in 2nd District race

But the Democrat still had less money than the Republican as of June 30.

Microsoft to lay off up to 18,000 workers

The biggest and broadest layoffs in the company's history amount to a reduction of about 14 percent.

New lobster marketing leader sees rich opportunity

Matt Jacobson will make it his business to drive demand and firm up prices.

Bluesman Johnny Winter dead at 70

He was one of the most popular live acts of the early 1970s, when his signature fast blues guitar solos attracted a wide following.

Ron Howard film to focus on Beatles’ early happy days

Set for release in 2015, the film will run up to the band's farewell show in San Francisco.

Crop of new books eases plant-based cooking

A dozen vegetarian and vegan cookbooks provide many answers for what to cook for dinner tonight.

Are cellphones really ruining the restaurant experience?

Restaurateurs say infamous Craigslist rant doesn't reflect reality.

Hannaford joins effort to get children to eat healthier

The "Snack It Up" program provides coupons to youth organization leaders to purchase healthy snacks.

Sandusky’s adopted son details abuse to Oprah

Matthew Sandusky's allegations now include oral sex, which he specifically denied in 2012.

Sea Dogs beaten in return from All-Star break

New Hampshire wins 3-2 at home on an unearned run in the seventh inning.

Red Sox insist they’re not ready to call it quits

Boston's offense must make a second-half turnaround for the team to become a contender.

Spread offense helps turn Lobster Bowl into a scoring festival

The all-star football game for graduated high school seniors has evolved from running-first to passing-first offenses.

Another View: Better ways than baiting exist to control bear population

Feeding bears increases their numbers, and this is contrary to Maine's stated management goals.

Commentary: Israel-Gaza fighting presents a rare moment of moral clarity

Israel's missile defense protects civilians, while Hamas uses civilians to protect their missiles.

Letter to the editor: LePage has time for fringe, but not for normal AARP