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Maine House approves contentious $121 million supplemental budget

A supplemental budget in the Maine legislature to shore up a $118 million shortfall in Medicaid funding will not take effect immediately.

Maine man serving life sentence for 1988 killing files another appeal

A man convicted for the sexual assault and killing of a young girl in Bowdoin in 1988 is appealing again.

Maine House Censures Republican Over Transgender Post

The post has sparked national attention, including from President Donald Trump.

I-95 Fire in York Consumes Semi-Trailer

Crews say about 6,000 gallons of water were used to extinguish the fire.

“Small number” of workers at VA facility in Augusta fired by DOGE

The union representing workers at the Togus Veterans Medical Center in Augusta say some employees have been fired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Police pursuit in northern Maine ends with crash involving horse-drawn wagon

Police say a driver being pursued by officers in Aroostook County crashed into a horse-drawn Amish wagon Tuesday morning.

York Police Warn Public About Dangerous Scam

Officers say the packages include either a link or QR code.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Under Firing Freeze

The Naval Shipyard says it’s trying to understand and prioritize its resources.

Bill in Legislature Would Make Seppala Siberian Maine State Dog

A public hearing on the bill was held Monday in Augusta.

Man Arrested After More Than 24 Hours at Home in Lowell

Troopers say they were sent to a domestic violence call at a residence in Lowell at about 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.