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Referendum aims to restore vaccine opt-outs in Maine

Debate is intensifying over a referendum aimed at reversing a law that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

Maine might be the next state to require cage-free eggs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption.

Veteran hiring drive in Maine finds jobs for more than 280 service members

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine drive to hire military veterans has helped find jobs for more than 280 service members.

Woman Found Dead in Ossipee River

A Sebago woman who was reported missing Saturday has been found dead.

Multiple stab victims at Old Orchard party early Sunday morning

Two men were stabbed at a party in Old Orchard Beach early Sunday morning.

A Bill Would Replace About $3 Million in Federal Funding to Maine’s Family Planning Network

A Maine bill would replace about $3 million in federal funding to the state’s family planning network that was lost…

York Hospital allowed doctors not licensed in Maine to participate in surgeries

According to documents from Maine’s Department of Health and Human services, York Hospital was sanctioned for allowing two doctors who were not licensed to practice medicine in Maine to participate in surgeries.

Lewiston police respond to two unrelated incidents involving hatchets

Police in Lewiston are following up on two unrelated incidents involving hatchets.

Proposal would bar Portland landlords from charging application fees

A proposal in Portland to prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants application fees now seems unlikely to be approved by city councilors.

Defrocked Massachusetts priest appeals sex abuse conviction

A defrocked Massachusetts priest is appealing his conviction of sexually abusing a young boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.