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Feds Approve Maine Insurance Program that Obamacare Halted
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican President Donald Trump’s administration has given the go-ahead to Maine’s effort to re-launch a $93 million program to reduce health insurance premiums and reduce the uninsured population
Judge Denies Request to Move Trial Because of All-White Jury
BANGOR, Maine (AP) A federal judge has rejected an accused heroin dealer’s request to move his trial because the entire jury pool in Bangor, Maine, was white
FEMA Aid from Maine’s Fall Storm Tops $1M
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has obligated more than $1 million in assistance to Maine stemming from a severe storm and flooding last fall
Marilyn Manson Was Cuffed In Maine, But It Was Just a Joke
The Bangor Police Department said Manson and an officer were joking around when the rocker was briefly handcuffed. The video was posted to Manson’s Instagram account.
Maine Wardens Recover Body of Missing Boater From Pond
Maine wardens say they’ve recovered the body of a boater who tried to help a swimmer in a pond and went missing.
Maine City Eyes Big Hikes in Fees for Services Like Airbnb
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The largest city is Maine is considering a heavy increase in the fees that get charged to property owners who offer short-term rentals using services including Airbnb
NTSB: Plane Reported Loss of Power Before Rural Maine Crash
GREENVILLE, Maine (WGAN) The National Transportation Safety Board says a plane reported a loss of power to air traffic control right before a crash that killed three people
Beach Closed in Bridgton
BRIDGTON, Maine (WGAN) The town of Bridgton says a beach has been closed due to high levels of E. Coli in the water
Groups Oppose Maine’s Plans to Lower Pollution Standards
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to relax air pollution standards, a move that is…
All Central Maine Hospitals Vote No Confidence in CEO
Staff at all three Central Maine HealthCare hospitals have voted no confidence in the CEO of their parent company.