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Court Says Maine Should Start Rolling out Medicaid Expansion

Maine’s top court has ordered Maine to roll out voter-approved Medicaid expansion as a legal battle continues.

Governor’s $20 Million Bill Would Boost Caseworker Pay

Maine’s Republican governor has proposed a bill aiming to better Maine’s child welfare system by increasing funding for foster homes and hiring new supervisors for caseworkers.

Trucker Says He Was Shot at and Robbed on Maine Interstate

Maine State Police say a truck driver hauling water along Interstate 95 was shot at and robbed by two highwaymen.

Avian Flu, Distemper May Be to Blame for Rash of Seal Deaths

Avian flu and distemper may be to blame for a rash of seal deaths in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Governor Says Non-Citizens Shouldn’t Get Right to Vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Republican governor is slamming Portland’s mayor for proposing to allow some non-citizens to vote in local elections

2 Injured in Crash of Customs and Border Protection Airplane

PITTSFIELD, Maine (AP)  Officials say a U.S. Customs and Border Protection airplane crashed close to an airport in Maine, and two people were hurt

Biologists Expect Maine Hunters to Have Strong Bear Season

Wildlife biologists say they expect bear hunters to have more success in the hunting season that begins in a few days because of poor availability of natural foods.

Maine University May Change its Name

The president of the second-largest school in the University of Maine system is considering rebranding the school name.

Lifeguards Rescue Four from Riptide in Biddeford

The Biddeford Fire Department says several people were rescued by lifeguards after getting caught in a riptide Wednesday afternoon.

Driver Suffers Non-Life Threatening Injuries in Box Truck Accident

The driver of a truck carrying live lobster suffering non-life threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Brunswick.

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Maine Congressman Golden is sole House Democrat to vote against war powers resolution

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.