Morning Sentinel

UMaine close to naming hockey coach

The athletic director says a replacement for Tim Whitehead could be announced as early as Tuesday.

Black Bears lose to Binghamton, 10-2

The University of Maine baseball team heads into an elimination game this afternoon against Stony Brook.

UMaine's offshore wind buoy is ready for real test - in the ocean

The system will be used to track wind speeds at the height of offshore wind turbines to determine the suitability of sites for wind farms.

Tuition increase approved for Maine's community colleges

In-state rates at Maine's two-year schools have risen 7 percent in the last five years, compared with a 29 percent increase at the state’s four-year universities, according to a report.

LePage signs bill requiring Maine organ donation checkoff box

The optional $2 donation would fund education about organ donations.

Cheese? Pepperoni? Ride home? Taxi firm to sell pizza

Beginning in early June, a Skowhegan taxi company will start serving fresh hot slices of pizza from a walk-up window at the company office on
Island Avenue, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

State Senate approves bill requiring exercise in schools

The state Senate has granted initial approval to a bill requiring public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day for elementary school students.

Alaska to LA to Maine, emergency care drives Kingfield man

Peter Boucher, 61 of Kingfield, former owner of Sugarloaf Rescue and an active member of Franklin Search & Rescue and the Carrabassett Valley Fire Department, Boucher was recently recognized by the state Emergency Medical Services for his contributions to emergency medical care.

Maine bill seeks to protect US loggers' jobs

Money isn't everything, right?

J.P. laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.