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Florida man sentenced for credit card scheme that targeted Mainers

A Florida man will spend 27 months behind bars for a credit card scheme targeting people in multiple states including Maine.

Man sentenced for his role in fatally shooting a dog

One of two Maine men charged with killing a pug named Franky has been ordered to serve a year in jail.

Gov. Mills rolls out health care proposal as lawmakers return for new legislative session

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic legislative leaders have unveiled a health care proposal aimed at removing some copayments and combining markets to lower health care costs.

North Waterboro man charged with firing multiple shots at construction workers

A North Waterboro man was taken into custody after allegedly shooting at construction workers.

Maine game warden pleads guilty to disorderly conduct charge, two other charges dropped

A Maine game warden has pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct stemming from his off-duty behavior at a Bangor concert.

Maine governor pardons tribal attorney for 1968 pot charge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor has issued a posthumous pardon for a tribal attorney convicted of possession of marijuana while asserting land claims by the Passamaquoddy tribe.

Influenza now in all Maine counties; considered widespread

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine health officials say cases of influenza have been found in all 16 of the state’s counties and it is now considered widespread.

Maine receives $5.3M to boost opioid treatment for new mothers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine will receive federal funding for a program to help new mothers and pregnant women with an opioid use disorder get treatment.