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Mainers vote to uphold state’s new vaccine law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Mainers have voted to keep a state law that restricts exemptions on childhood vaccinations.

Biden declared winner in Maine Democratic primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday surge extended all the way to Maine, where he was declared the winner on Wednesday afternoon.

Former UMaine football player killed in shooting in Philadelphia

A former UMaine football player is dead after a shooting in Philadelphia.

Polls temporarily closed in Maine town due to voter death

A Maine town had to temporarily suspend voting after a Blue Hill resident died at the polls.

Committee holds hearing on raises for governor, lawmakers

A Maine committee held a public hearing on a bill that would increase compensation for the governor, lawmakers and judges.

New Hampshire resident tests positive for Coronavirus

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire officials say a hospital employee who recently traveled to Italy is the first person in the state to test positive for the new coronavirus.

Those waiting for recreational pot shops in Maine will have to wait a little longer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The target date for the first legal sales of marijuana in Maine are being pushed back again as the state and municipalities work on issuing licenses.

Maine, 13 other states head to polls on Super Tuesday

Mainers are heading to the polls Tuesday to select a candidate in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

Oakhurst Dairy Helps Launch After-School Meal Program

A Maine dairy company is donating money to launch an after-school meal program.

Susan Collins declines to say if she voted Trump in primary

Republican Sen. Susan Collins isn’t talking about how she voted in Maine’s uncontested presidential primary.

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The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

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It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

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With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

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The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.

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Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.