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FBI Releases Videos in String of Armed Robberies

The FBI has released a compilation of surveillance videos of the suspect in a spree of armed robberies in and around Portland.

LePage: Lawmakers Must Act for Maine to Get Medicaid Dollars

Maine’s Republican governor is claiming without providing evidence that President Donald Trump’s administration will only let the state expand Medicaid if Maine lawmakers put the money up.

Police: Norridgewock Couple Died of Apparent Murder Suicide

Authorities say the death of a Norridgewock couple appears to be a murder suicide.

Rolling Along: White House Easter Eggs Come From Maine

A Maine company is helping the White House get things rolling for its Easter egg roll.

Prison’s Funding Remains Unclear as Lawmakers Vote

The future of a minimum-security prison that Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s emptied is unclear as lawmakers vote on a funding bill.

Deadline Looms for Maine’s Moose Hunt, Which Might Grow

The deadline is nearing for hunters who want to participate in a Maine moose hunt that could be expanded this year.

Leader of Maine’s Offshore Island Mission Stepping Down

The president of a mission that provides medical and other services to residents of Maine’s islands is retiring.

FBI Releases Enhanced Video from String of Recent Robberies

The three minute video highlights details captured by the security cameras that could help identify the suspect.

Maine spars with construction firm over bridge opening delay

For at least a year, Maine officials have been arguing with a construction company over who should bear the blame and the cost for a delay in the opening of a long-awaited bridge.

Ranked Choice Supporters Ask Judge to Intervene in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Supporters of ranked-choice voting have asked a judge to require the state to use the system for the June primaries a day after Maine’s top election official raised concerns about a legal technicality

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

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Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.