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Senate Republicans reject compromise bill to fund MaineCare in 22-10 vote

A spending bill that would fill a $118 million gap in MaineCare funding fell two votes shy of passage in…

Man Arrested on Accusations He Caused $45,000 in Damages at Sunday River

Oxford County deputies say Jesse Bates drove a 2022 Subaru Impreza onto Sunday River early Sunday morning

USDA Reverses Decision to Pause Funding for UMaine

Maine Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced Wednesday night that funding has resumed.

Judge Denies Request to Temporarily Reinstate Gun Purchase Waiting Period

The judge said the state has not shown that the law will likely be upheld in the appeals court.

Two deadly fires in Harpswell, Old Orchard Beach under investigation

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating fatal fires in Harpswell and Old Orchard Beach over the weekend.

Deceased man would have faced murder charges in deaths of 2 family members in Farmington

Investigators say a Maine man who took his own life was responsible for the deaths of two family members in Farmington in December of 2023.

Auburn Police Looking for Driver After Utility Worker Injured

Officers say a subcontractor was running a line from a home to a utility pole

Portland Mayor Frustrated with Push to Downsize Homeless Assistance

Republican lawmakers point to Portland as the problem for consuming almost all of the homeless housing money.

Semi Driver Injured in I-295 Rollover Crash in Brunswick

Maine State Police say an Irving fuel truck full of kerosene went off the road.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.