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Former Maine prosecutor linked to illegal pot operation sentenced

A former Franklin County prosecutor was sentenced to 2 years of probation and a $2,000 fine for her role in a conspiracy to sell marijuana illegally.

Anthem to continue providing coverage for Maine Medical Center patients following dispute over payments

MaineHealth has reached an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that will keep Maine’s largest hospital in-network for another two years.

Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy facing domestic violence charges

A sheriff’s deputy in Kennebec County accused of assaulting his wife was arrested while on duty.

Testing for monkeypox to begin at Portland’s East End water facility

The Portland Water District will begin testing wastewater for monkeypox.

Old Orchard Beach man accused of assaulting 2-year-old

An Old Orchard Beach man is facing assault charges after a 2-year-old was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Sen. Collins says bill would seek to recover billions in fraudulent pandemic unemployment payments

Senator Susan Collins is backing legislation to recover billions of dollars in pandemic unemployment assistance stolen by fraudsters.

Identities of victims in deadly Berwick crash released

Police have released the names of the people who died in a crash Sunday afternoon in Berwick.

Former Maine prosecutor accused of tampering with evidence facing up to 6 months behind bars

A former Franklin County prosecutor linked to a criminal conspiracy to sell marijuana in Maine will face sentencing on Wednesday.

FBI director meets with law enforcement during Portland visit

FBI Director Christopher Wray was in Portland on Tuesday to talk to law enforcement about their work.

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