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Maine Lawmakers Cheer Restoration of Shipyard Funds

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation say they’re relieved a defense spending bill has been stripped of a provision that would have taken $250 million in funding away from Bath Iron Works.

Maine Increases Coverage for Chiropractic Treatment

Maine’s Medicaid program will start covering chiropractic exams under a new law.

New Director Tapped for Maine Legislature’s Watchdog Agency

A legal analyst will take over as director of the Maine Legislature’s watchdog agency.

Maine’s Blueberry Industry Struggled in 2017

The value of Maine’s wild blueberries hit its lowest point since 1985 last year.

LePage Rejects Medicaid Expansion Bill

Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a $55 million Medicaid expansion bill, saying lawmakers acted in “a fiscally irresponsible manner” by providing a “short-term fix” that doesn’t include continued funding.

Armed Standoff With Maine Police Ends With Man in Custody

State police in Maine say a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in his home has come to an end after the man fired several shots at police.

State Senator Now Seeking AG Office After Run for Governor

A Maine state senator says he’s hoping to be chosen as the state’s next attorney general, while decrying the practice of the office being appointed by the Legislature.

Woman Gets Jail Time for Forging Sister’s Name on Summons

A Maine woman will spend half a year in jail on charges she forged her juvenile sister’s name on an official court summons for shoplifting.

Maine Prisoner Serving Life Sentence Found Dead

Authorities say a Maine prisoner serving a life sentence for murder has been found dead.

Standoff Ends in Dixmont

DIXMONT, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a standoff in Dixmont is over.

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Suspicious death in Brunswick under investigation

Local police discovered the body of an adult male inside a residence, with 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick being charged with murder as a result.

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$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

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5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

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Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

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Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.