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Child Welfare Official Oversaw Unemployment System Roll-Out

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The state employee who led the scrutinized launch of a new unemployment system is Maine’s new top child welfare official

Laborious Recount Starts in Ranked-Balloting Race

A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting has begun.

Waters off New England Having 3rd Warmest Year on Record

A major body of water off New England is in the midst of its third-warmest year on record, resulting in consequences for vulnerable marine life.

Opponent Challenges Supermarket Project in Lawsuit

A company based in a low-income apartment building is attempting to halt a new supermarket development in Maine.

Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission Adds More Members

An assistant attorney general and a longtime member of Maine’s former alcohol enforcement bureau will join the state’s new commission on marijuana.

Maine Judge Gives State Until February To Expand Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine court says the state has until February to roll-out voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Judge Tosses Professor’s Suit Against Union Backing Liberals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a non-union Maine professor who objected to the faculty union sending dues money to support liberal causes

Laborious Recount Getting Underway in Ranked-Balloting Race

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A recount in a Maine congressional race that used ranked balloting is about to get underway

Brunswick Mobile Home Catches Fire

A mobile home in Brunswick caught fire Wednesday night.

Middle School Receives Money from Pharma Group

A Maine middle school has received a $2,000 grant from a pharmaceutical group.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

6 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

7 hours ago in Local

New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

10 hours ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

11 hours ago in Local

Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.