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1st Circuit Breathes New Life into Lawsuit Against LePage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A lawsuit filed more than two years accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage of abuse of power and blackmail has new life

Tribes Say Medicaid Work Requirements Jeopardize Health Care

Tribal nations in Maine and around the country say a push backed by President Trump’s administration to require certain Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer conflicts with the federal government’s responsibility to provide health care to Native Americans

Waterville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Porn

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Waterville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography

Couple Donates Supplies to Hurricane Maria Victims for Son

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP)   A Maine couple whose son died in a cargo ship accident have delivered more than 30,000 pounds of supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

Temple Man Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff

A Temple man is under arrest and facing several charges after causing a standoff Thursday.

Trump Admin Lists Concerns Over Ban on Food Stamps for Candy

The GOP governor blames sugary food lobbyists for resistance to efforts he says aim to lower obesity. He plans to revise his request.

Lawsuit Aims to Stop Medical Marijuana Inspections in Maine

The owners of a medical marijuana shop and two medical marijuana users are suing to stop Maine from implementing new medical marijuana regulations next month.

Maine Man Arrested in MA on Child Sex Assault Charges

YARMOUTH, Massachusetts (WGAN)  Police say an Auburn man has been arrested on child sexual assault charges in Massachusetts

Maine Catholics to Change Some Practices in Response to Flu

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Widespread influenza across Maine has prompted the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to alter some traditions to keep parishioners healthy

Push for In-Person Harassment Training Gets Support

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative panel is endorsing a proposal to mandate in-person sexual harassment training for all lawmakers

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Maine to Establish New Life Sciences Center

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Governor Mills signed an executive order last week to establish the Life Science Center.

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Woman Seriously Injured in Portland Crash Near I-95

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She was taken to Maine Medical Center with injuries.

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Juvenile accused of stealing vehicle, leading Bangor police on chase

A 14-year-old boy accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody in Bangor on Wednesday.

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Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead

Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.

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Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.