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5 Maine Hospitals Among 25 Nationwide Receiving Federal Help

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Five Maine rural hospitals are among 25 vulnerable hospitals nationwide getting help from a new federal program

Police: Woman Tried to Bail Out Boyfriend While Intoxicated

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a woman who they say was trying to provide bail for her boyfriend while she was intoxicated has been taken into custody

Inmate Attempts Suicide at Maine Jail

A Maine inmate was hospitalized after a suicide attempt.

3 Seriously Injured in Brunswick Crash

A crash in Brunswick Sunday afternoon seriously injured three people.

Windham Man Arrested in Saturday Shooting

A Windham man was arrested early Saturday morning after a shooting incident.

Juvenile in New Hampshire Charged with Murder

Police arrested a juvenile in New Hampshire and charged them with second degree murder after a body was found Friday night.

Lobster Boat Captain Sentenced to Prison for Crewmen Deaths

A Maine lobster boat captain has been sentenced to four years in prison for the death of a pair of crewmen.

Maine Lawmakers Criticize Plan to Declare National Emergency

Several members of Maine’s congressional delegation have spoken out against President Donald Trump’s plan to declare a national emergency to build a wall along the Mexico border.

Governor Repeals Predecessor’s Attempt to Ban Wind Projects

Maine’s new Democratic governor has repealed her Republican predecessor’s executive order that aimed to prohibit state agencies from permitting new wind energy projects in certain areas of Maine.

Interim Dean Named For UMaine System Law School

ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine system says it has tapped the associate dean of its law school to serve as interim dean.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.