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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

UMS Trustees to Receive Recommendation for UMaine President

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   University of Maine System trustees are moving closer to naming a president of its flagship university

Portland’s Bustling Port Sees Big Jump in Volume

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s push to encourage trade with Europe and the North Atlantic is leading to a record rising in shipping containers moving through Maine’s only container terminal

Truck Crashes In Limington

(LIMINGTON, Maine) – No injuries when a rental truck hauling Amazon packages rolled over in Limington.

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.