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Teen arrested, another still at large, after shooting in Auburn parking lot

Police in Auburn say one person has been arrested and another is still at large following a shooting in a Walmart parking lot.

Father charged with manslaughter in death of 6-week-old son in Brewer

Maine State Police say a Brewer man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant son.

Plan for paid family medical leave moves forward in Maine

A proposal to create a commission to develop a paid family medical leave policy in Maine moved closer to becoming a reality on Thursday.

Portland man accused of threatening group of bystanders with a shotgun

Portland Police have arrested a man accused of punching another man and pointing a shotgun at several people.

Maine House approves bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare

Maine lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would expand access to dental care to more than 200,000 lower-income Mainers who are on the state’s Medicaid program.

Maine confirms new chief justice for highest court

The Maine Senate has confirmed a veteran district court judge as the new chief justice of the state’s highest court.

Maine restaurant that drew controversy for flouting pandemic restrictions set to reopen

A Maine restaurant that made headlines for refusing to observe the state’s health and safety guidelines during the pandemic is set to reopen under new management.

Seapower chairman paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works

(AP) The chairman of the House seapower subcommittee is paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works on Thursday.

Age gap persists in Maine vaccinations, but under 40 gaining

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A much higher percentage of older residents in Maine have had their coronavirus vaccines, but younger residents are starting to catch up.

Police still investigating pond death in central Maine

NEW VINEYARD, Maine (AP) Police in Maine said they are continuing to investigate the death of a 43-year-old woman in New Vineyard whose husband said the vehicle they were in went into a pond.

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