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Governor LePage Calls Paying for Medicaid Expansion a “Big Reach”

LePage told The Associated Press “the money has got to be in the bank” before Maine expands Medicaid to thousands of people at a $54.5 million price tag.

Out-Of-State Snowmobile Riders Flock to Maine

Records show out-of-state riders now represent close to a quarter of snowmobile registrations in Maine.

Truck Driver Killed in Wreck Near Canadian Border

Police say the crash happened just before 9:30am on Route 27 in Chain of Ponds Township, located about 10 minutes south of the Canadian border.

York Hospital Considers Land Deal with Town

YORK, Maine (AP)   Officials in the Maine town of York are considering a land transfer deal with a local hospital

Maine Lawmakers to Discuss Cost of Expanding Medicaid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative panel is set to discuss the cost of expanding Medicaid to some 70,000 citizens in a public referendu

Challenge to Solar Rules Heads to Court

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Conservation Law Foundation and clean energy supporters are challenging a big change in how Maine compensates owners of new rooftop solar panels for energy they generate

Maine-Made Wreaths Destined for Arlington National Cemetery

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP)   A convoy loaded with Christmas wreaths left Down East Maine on Sunday for a weeklong journey to Arlington National Cemetery where the wreaths will adorn tombstones this holiday season

South Portland Woman Arrested After Crash

South Portland (WGAN)- South Portland police say a woman was driving while drunk when she smashed into a house, then fled the scene last night.

Maine Lawmakers, Lobbyists to Study Prescription Drug Prices

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers and lobbyists are set to discuss how Maine could address prescription drug price gouging

Bowdoin to Accept Some Hurricane-Impacted Students

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Bowdoin College says it’s going to open classrooms to a small number of students whose education has been disrupted in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

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Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.