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LePage: Lawmakers Must Act for Maine to Get Medicaid Dollars

Maine’s Republican governor is claiming without providing evidence that President Donald Trump’s administration will only let the state expand Medicaid if Maine lawmakers put the money up.

Police: Norridgewock Couple Died of Apparent Murder Suicide

Authorities say the death of a Norridgewock couple appears to be a murder suicide.

Rolling Along: White House Easter Eggs Come From Maine

A Maine company is helping the White House get things rolling for its Easter egg roll.

Prison’s Funding Remains Unclear as Lawmakers Vote

The future of a minimum-security prison that Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s emptied is unclear as lawmakers vote on a funding bill.

Deadline Looms for Maine’s Moose Hunt, Which Might Grow

The deadline is nearing for hunters who want to participate in a Maine moose hunt that could be expanded this year.

Leader of Maine’s Offshore Island Mission Stepping Down

The president of a mission that provides medical and other services to residents of Maine’s islands is retiring.

FBI Releases Enhanced Video from String of Recent Robberies

The three minute video highlights details captured by the security cameras that could help identify the suspect.

Maine spars with construction firm over bridge opening delay

For at least a year, Maine officials have been arguing with a construction company over who should bear the blame and the cost for a delay in the opening of a long-awaited bridge.

Ranked Choice Supporters Ask Judge to Intervene in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Supporters of ranked-choice voting have asked a judge to require the state to use the system for the June primaries a day after Maine’s top election official raised concerns about a legal technicality

Abnormally Large Basking Shark Groups Seen Off US, Canada

Scientists say a species of large, but harmless, shark has been gathering in atypically big groups off of the northeastern United States and Canada.

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

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Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.