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Advocates Say Administration Flouts Medicaid Expansion Law
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) An advocacy group is again accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration of flouting the law in the latest legal battle over voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Maine
Charges Against Former Portland Police Officer Dismissed
WORCESTER, Massachusetts (AP) Charges against a former Portland police officer, who was arrested in Massachusetts earlier this year, have been dismissed
Emera Maine Gets Rate Increase Over AARP’s Objections
HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) Maine regulators have cut Emera Maine’s proposed rate increase by nearly half but AARP Maine says the 5.34-percent increase is still too high
New Hampshire Helicopter Tour Company Expanding to Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A New Hampshire-based helicopter tour company is planning to expand to Maine and offer sightseeing trips around Portland by the end of June
Company Settles Lawsuit Against Housing Project Developers
The developers of a stalled housing project in Maine have settled a lawsuit filed by a Vermont construction company that said it was owed $235,000.
Lawmakers Looking to Fund Bills on Opioid Addiction, Jails
Maine lawmakers have returned to the Statehouse to consider funding over 100 bills and bonds.
Maine Nearly Ready to Begin Ranked-Choice Tabulations
Maine election officials say they’re nearly ready to begin ranked-choice tabulations.
Brothers Sentenced in Welfare Fraud Scheme at Grocery Store
Two brothers accused of a massive welfare fraud scheme at a Portland grocery store have been sentenced to federal prison.
Refugee Celebration In Maine Postponed After Fight, Drowning
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A Maine city dealing with the aftermath of a large fight that ended in a man’s death and a student’s recent drowning has postponed a celebration of refugees.
Maine Governor: Trump “Made Overtures” But Nothing Concrete
Maine’s Republican governor said the Trump administration has reached out to him about a job but that there’s “nothing concrete at this time.”