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Four people saved from burning home in Westbrook

Two of the people at the house were transported to Maine Medical Center with smoke inhalation.

Maine lawmaker wants to require insurance companies to cover HIV prevention drugs

Democratic Sen. Heather Sanborn, of Portland, submitted the proposal, which was the subject of a hearing before the Maine Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.

Farmer’s Almanac says to expect warm, stormy summer

Summer is fast approaching, and the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warm but stormy one this year.

Maine man charged with lying to get $60,000 PPP loan

A Maine man accused of lying to get a $60,000 loan from the Paycheck Protection Program and spending some of the money on shopping is facing federal charges.

Portland man hospitalized after crash on interstate in Saco

Police say a Portland man was injured in a crash on I-95 in Saco.

Suspect in custody following stabbing in Portland

Portland police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with an alleged stabbing.

Senators propose support for child abuse hotline

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of senators wants to provide federal support to a national hotline that handles calls about child abuse.

Initial unemployment claims rise in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New unemployment claims rose again in Maine despite an increase in hiring around the country.

Maine eyes easier access to HIV prevention drugs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is considering a proposal to require health insurance providers to expand their coverage of HIV prevention drugs.

Police issue Silver Alert for missing woman from York County

Maine State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 79-year-old Lyman woman.

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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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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

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One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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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.