LePage Fights Medicaid Expansion In Court

Maine’s high court is set to hear legal arguments as Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration fights a court order requiring him to roll-out voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Candidates Say LePage’s Hold-up of Funds Defies Common Sense

An advocacy group and 11 candidates in briefs filed Monday argued the governor is reducing political speech that will decide this November’s election.

Police Identify Body Recovered From River Last Month

The Bangor Police Department has identified a body recovered from Maine’s Penobscot River.

Maine to Beef Up Cybersecurity of Voter Registration System

Maine Public reports that Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap last week requested over $3 million from a $380 million pool of federal funds.

Helicopter Called to Rescue Hiker With Broken Ankle

Maine officials say a helicopter was dispatched to help rescue a British woman who broke her ankle while hiking on Bigelow Mountain.

Canadian Ferry Service Details Proposal For Bar Harbor Base

A Canadian firm operating a high-speed ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia says it will spend $3 million to improve a proposed new base in Bar Harbor.

Man and Woman Attempt Armed ‘Dine and Dash’ at Restaurant

Police in Maine say a man and a woman attempted to eat at a Chinese restaurant without paying $40 for their meal, and used a hatchet and a box cutter to threaten staff.

Portland Substance Use Treatment Center Closing

Maine Public reports Serenity House Executive Director Bob Dawber says the Portland program was losing about $200,000 annually amid funding caps and low reimbursement rates.

Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing Had Killed His Wife in 1979

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  State Police Monday afternoon arrested a 76-year-old Auburn man and charged him in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in downtown Lewiston Sunday morning.

Neighbors Help Injured State Lawmaker with Farm Work

WINTHROP, Maine (AP)   Neighbors of a Maine lawmaker who was badly burned are helping out at the representative’s farm