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Police Say Plane That Crashed in Burnham Tried to Make Emergency Landing

State police say the pilot of a plane that crashed in Burnham on Wednesday night was trying to make an emergency landing.

UMaine Professor Files Lawsuit Against Union Over Politics

A University of Maine at Machias professor has filed a lawsuit against his union citing a recent Supreme Court decision that allowed employees to leave a union over political disagreements.

Court Says Maine Should Start Rolling out Medicaid Expansion

Maine’s top court has ordered Maine to roll out voter-approved Medicaid expansion as a legal battle continues.

Governor’s $20 Million Bill Would Boost Caseworker Pay

Maine’s Republican governor has proposed a bill aiming to better Maine’s child welfare system by increasing funding for foster homes and hiring new supervisors for caseworkers.

Trucker Says He Was Shot at and Robbed on Maine Interstate

Maine State Police say a truck driver hauling water along Interstate 95 was shot at and robbed by two highwaymen.

Avian Flu, Distemper May Be to Blame for Rash of Seal Deaths

Avian flu and distemper may be to blame for a rash of seal deaths in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Governor Says Non-Citizens Shouldn’t Get Right to Vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s Republican governor is slamming Portland’s mayor for proposing to allow some non-citizens to vote in local elections

2 Injured in Crash of Customs and Border Protection Airplane

PITTSFIELD, Maine (AP) Officials say a U.S. Customs and Border Protection airplane crashed close to an airport in Maine, and two people were hurt

Biologists Expect Maine Hunters to Have Strong Bear Season

Wildlife biologists say they expect bear hunters to have more success in the hunting season that begins in a few days because of poor availability of natural foods.