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2 More Men to be Sentenced for Drug-Related Killing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Two more men are due to be sentenced this month for their roles in a drug-related killing in Augusta

Court Upholds Conviction of Mother in Baby’s Death

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s high court has rejected a woman’s appeal over her 13-year prison sentence for manslaughter in the death of her infant son

LePage Fights Medicaid Expansion In Court

Maine’s high court is set to hear legal arguments as Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration fights a court order requiring him to roll-out voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Candidates Say LePage’s Hold-up of Funds Defies Common Sense

An advocacy group and 11 candidates in briefs filed Monday argued the governor is reducing political speech that will decide this November’s election.

Police Identify Body Recovered From River Last Month

The Bangor Police Department has identified a body recovered from Maine’s Penobscot River.

Maine to Beef Up Cybersecurity of Voter Registration System

Maine Public reports that Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap last week requested over $3 million from a $380 million pool of federal funds.

Helicopter Called to Rescue Hiker With Broken Ankle

Maine officials say a helicopter was dispatched to help rescue a British woman who broke her ankle while hiking on Bigelow Mountain.

Canadian Ferry Service Details Proposal For Bar Harbor Base

A Canadian firm operating a high-speed ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia says it will spend $3 million to improve a proposed new base in Bar Harbor.

Man and Woman Attempt Armed ‘Dine and Dash’ at Restaurant

Police in Maine say a man and a woman attempted to eat at a Chinese restaurant without paying $40 for their meal, and used a hatchet and a box cutter to threaten staff.

Portland Substance Use Treatment Center Closing

Maine Public reports Serenity House Executive Director Bob Dawber says the Portland program was losing about $200,000 annually amid funding caps and low reimbursement rates.

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