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New Director Tapped for Maine Legislature’s Watchdog Agency
A legal analyst will take over as director of the Maine Legislature’s watchdog agency.
Maine’s Blueberry Industry Struggled in 2017
The value of Maine’s wild blueberries hit its lowest point since 1985 last year.
LePage Rejects Medicaid Expansion Bill
Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a $55 million Medicaid expansion bill, saying lawmakers acted in “a fiscally irresponsible manner” by providing a “short-term fix” that doesn’t include continued funding.
Armed Standoff With Maine Police Ends With Man in Custody
State police in Maine say a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in his home has come to an end after the man fired several shots at police.
State Senator Now Seeking AG Office After Run for Governor
A Maine state senator says he’s hoping to be chosen as the state’s next attorney general, while decrying the practice of the office being appointed by the Legislature.
Woman Gets Jail Time for Forging Sister’s Name on Summons
A Maine woman will spend half a year in jail on charges she forged her juvenile sister’s name on an official court summons for shoplifting.
Maine Prisoner Serving Life Sentence Found Dead
Authorities say a Maine prisoner serving a life sentence for murder has been found dead.
Person Smoking While on Oxygen Sparked Apartment Fire
OAKLAND, Maine (AP) Fire officials say a person smoking a cigarette while on oxygen caused an apartment fire that displaced eight people in Maine
Sidewalk Mozarts: City to Put Pianos in Public Squares
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine city is bringing a new feature to some of its most visible public spaces: public pianos
