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Court Rules in Favor of Woman Seeking Opioid Meds in Jail

A federal appeals court has affirmed a judge’s order requiring a Maine jail to provide medication to a woman to keep her opioid addiction in remission.

Police: 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Crash in Pembroke, Maine

Maine State Police say a pickup truck towing a trailer went out of control and crashed into a tree in Pembroke, killing the driver and seriously injuring his passenger.

Police Identify Driver in Fiery Crash

HAMPDEN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police have identified the driver killed in a fatal crash in Hampden Tuesday afternoon

Westbrook Ready to Launch 8,200-Capacity Concert Venue

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Right now, it’s a muddy construction zone but organizers insist Westbrook’s 8,200-capacity “Rock Row” will be ready for its first outdoor concert in less than a month

Public to Weigh in on Bill to Expand Who Performs Abortions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The public can weigh in on Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse-midwives to perform abortions

Maine County Seeks Bids for 300-Bed Jail

A Maine county is seeking a firm to build a 300-bed jail.

Bill to Ban Firearms at Polls, Town Meetings Faces Odds

A bill to allow towns to ban firearms at voting places and government meetings is moving ahead, but faces steep odds.

Maine Senate Passes Bill to Ban Native American Mascots

A bill to prevent Maine public schools from using mascots and logos depicting Native Americans has passed the Senate.

Warden Pilot Locates 2 Women Whose SUV Broke Down in the Woods

A Maine Warden Service pilot has found a pair of women missing for two days after their SUV broke down in a remote part of the state.

Guilty Verdict Reached For Woman Charged in 4-Year-Old’s Beating Death

A guilty verdict was announced by a judge Tuesday in the trial of Shawna Gatto.

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.