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Maine Dealing With Uptick in Cases of Hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the state has seen four cases of hepatitis A over the past three months.

Man Dies in Crash After Vehicle Loses Traction on Snow

Police say Donald Yeskoo of Wells was declared dead at the scene.

Police Subdue Suspect After 15-Hour Armed Standoff

Waterville police say 23-year-old Michael Joslyn was taken into custody around noon Sunday after firing multiple gunshots.

Governor LePage Calls Paying for Medicaid Expansion a “Big Reach”

LePage told The Associated Press “the money has got to be in the bank” before Maine expands Medicaid to thousands of people at a $54.5 million price tag.

Out-Of-State Snowmobile Riders Flock to Maine

Records show out-of-state riders now represent close to a quarter of snowmobile registrations in Maine.

Truck Driver Killed in Wreck Near Canadian Border

Police say the crash happened just before 9:30am on Route 27 in Chain of Ponds Township, located about 10 minutes south of the Canadian border.

York Hospital Considers Land Deal with Town

YORK, Maine (AP)   Officials in the Maine town of York are considering a land transfer deal with a local hospital

Maine Lawmakers to Discuss Cost of Expanding Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative panel is set to discuss the cost of expanding Medicaid to some 70,000 citizens in a public referendu

Challenge to Solar Rules Heads to Court

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Conservation Law Foundation and clean energy supporters are challenging a big change in how Maine compensates owners of new rooftop solar panels for energy they generate

Maine-Made Wreaths Destined for Arlington National Cemetery

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP)   A convoy loaded with Christmas wreaths left Down East Maine on Sunday for a weeklong journey to Arlington National Cemetery where the wreaths will adorn tombstones this holiday season

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.