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Maine Ambulance Agrees to Pay Almost $17K in Fraud Case

Federal prosecutors say a Maine ambulance company is entering into a settlement with the federal government and the state to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare.

Residents Voice Opposition to Planned Substation Expansion

Residents in South Portland, Maine, say a power company should move rather than complete a planned substation expansion near the Fore River.

Maine Dairy Farm Could Dump Thousands of Gallons of Milk

Dairy production has been temporarily shut down at Smiling Hill Farm.

Maine Governor Makes Tidy Profit on Sale of Boothbay Home

Maine’s governor and first lady are pocketing a tidy profit, $182,500, from the sale of their home in Boothbay.

Woman Convicted in Son’s Death “Disappointed” Over Appeal

A woman convicted of manslaughter in the death of her infant son is “disappointed” that Maine’s high court rejected an appeal of her 13-year prison sentence.

President Trump Insults Tiny Country Visited By LePage

The country that Maine Gov. Paul LePage has been visiting in hopes of strengthening ties is the subject of a jab from President Donald Trump over NATO.

Court Questions Whether Maine Has Money to Expand Medicaid

Maine’s high court is weighing whether to allow Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration to continue to block federal funding for voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Body Found In Mudflat In Coastal Maine

Authorities in Maine say a body has been found in a mudflat in the coastal town of Trenton.

Trump Administration Handing Over Voter Commission Docs

The Trump administration is complying with a court order to turn over documents from the voting integrity commission to Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap.

76-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Slashing is Held Without Bail

A judge has denied bail for a 76-year-old man charged with fatally slashing a woman in front of her 11-year-old twins in Maine.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

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Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal 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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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

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