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Police Subdue Suspect After 15-Hour Armed Standoff

Waterville police say 23-year-old Michael Joslyn was taken into custody around noon Sunday after firing multiple gunshots.

Governor LePage Calls Paying for Medicaid Expansion a “Big Reach”

LePage told The Associated Press “the money has got to be in the bank” before Maine expands Medicaid to thousands of people at a $54.5 million price tag.

Out-Of-State Snowmobile Riders Flock to Maine

Records show out-of-state riders now represent close to a quarter of snowmobile registrations in Maine.

Truck Driver Killed in Wreck Near Canadian Border

Police say the crash happened just before 9:30am on Route 27 in Chain of Ponds Township, located about 10 minutes south of the Canadian border.

York Hospital Considers Land Deal with Town

YORK, Maine (AP)   Officials in the Maine town of York are considering a land transfer deal with a local hospital

Maine Lawmakers to Discuss Cost of Expanding Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative panel is set to discuss the cost of expanding Medicaid to some 70,000 citizens in a public referendu

Challenge to Solar Rules Heads to Court

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Conservation Law Foundation and clean energy supporters are challenging a big change in how Maine compensates owners of new rooftop solar panels for energy they generate

Maine-Made Wreaths Destined for Arlington National Cemetery

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP)   A convoy loaded with Christmas wreaths left Down East Maine on Sunday for a weeklong journey to Arlington National Cemetery where the wreaths will adorn tombstones this holiday season

South Portland Woman Arrested After Crash

South Portland (WGAN)- South Portland police say a woman was driving while drunk when she smashed into a house, then fled the scene last night.

Maine Lawmakers, Lobbyists to Study Prescription Drug Prices

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers and lobbyists are set to discuss how Maine could address prescription drug price gouging

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The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.