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Maine Governor Nominates MaineHousing Director

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage is proposing to elevate the senior director of programs in the Maine State Housing Authority to director

Bus Companies Partner To Get Electric Buses

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Two Maine bus services are working together to bring electric buses to the state.

UMaine Gets $10 Million Gift For Engineering Building

ORONO, Maine (AP) The University of Maine has received a $10 million gift for its new engineering building.

Heavy Snowstorms Force Cities to Spend More Clearing Roads

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Many Maine cities are spending more than expected to keep roads clear of snow and ice this winter, and another nor’easter could send them even further over budget

LePage Says He’ll Add ‘Minimal’ Staff to Prison

Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he’ll comply with a court order by adding a “minimal” number of staffers and inmates to a state prison he shuttered without legislative approval

Maine-Based Geiger to Buy UK-Based BTC Group

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom

Regulators to Decide on Possible Audit of Power Company

Utility regulators will decide this week whether to open a full investigation into Central Maine Power over customer complaints of skyrocketing bills and poor service.

LePage Vetoes Bill to Give Naturopaths Insurance Access

Maine Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill to require insurance carriers to provide coverage for services provided by naturopathic doctors.

Foundation That Tried to Buy Saddleback is Still Meeting

A foundation that once raised money to buy the shuttered Saddleback ski area is working to position itself in the event a deal with the current purchaser falls through.

Maine Man Arrested for Drug Possession

STRONG, Maine (WGAN)  A man from Strong is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Saturday

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

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Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.