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Lawmakers Consider Spending, Saving $128.5 Million Surplus

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine legislative leaders differ about what to do, if anything, with a projected $128.5 million surplus this year

From Bread To Brews

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) Two Maine friars say they are closing down their iconic bakery to open up a brewery.

School Bus Catches Fire

ORONO, Maine (AP) Officials say students and staff escaped unharmed from a Maine high school bus that caught fire leaving the University of Maine.

Teenager Charged with Murder in Death of Bowdoinham Woman

Maine State Police say they’ve arrested a teenage boy as part of an investigation into the death of a woman in Bowdoinham.

Auburn Man Charged After Marijuana Raid in Twin Cities

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  An Auburn man has been arrested and charged in connection to a large marijuana bust

Three Arrested After Drug Raid in Brewer

BREWER, Maine (WGAN)  The Brewer Police Department says three people have been arrested after a drug bust in town

Maryland Man Injured in Snowmobile Accident on Rangeley Lake

RANGELEY LAKE, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say a Maryland man has been seriously injured after a snowmobile accident on Rangeley Lake

Neighbors Say DHHS, Police Alerted Before Child’s Death

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   Former neighbors of a couple accused of fatally beating a 10-year-old girl said they heard abuse and reported it to police and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services

More Lobbyists, Lawmakers Demand Change at Maine Statehouse

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   More lobbyists and lawmakers inspired by the #MeToo movement are coming forward to publicly share their stories of sexual harassment at the Maine Statehouse

Maine Inns to File for Bankruptcy, Avoid Foreclosure Auction

The owners of two Maine inns will file for bankruptcy to avoid looming foreclosures.

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Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

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Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

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Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

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An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.