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Deputies searching for “at-risk” Buckfield teenager

A Buckfield teenager who police consider an “at-risk juvenile” has been missing since Wednesday.

Maine’s Congressional delegation reacts to Trump indictment

Members of Maine’s Congressional delegation released statements Thursday after former President Donald Trump was indicted in a case related to hush money payments.

Maine Legislature approves nearly $10 billion budget

Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a two-year, nearly $10 billion budget jammed through by fellow Democrats that will keep government services rolling — and possibly avert a shutdown — in the new fiscal year.

Masthead Maine exploring the sale of 30 newspapers

The owner of 30 daily and weekly Maine newspapers, including the Portland Press Herald, told staff on Thursday that he is considering selling his media holdings.

Police identify individuals hurt in crash following Jay robbery

Police have released the identities of two people who were seriously hurt in a car crash following a robbery in Jay this week.

Bowdoin College graduate accused of spying on Russia for U.S. government

The Wall Street Journal reporter arrested on espionage charges in Russia is a graduate of Bowdoin College.

Maine 19-year-old will plead guilty in mosque attack plot

A 19-year-old from Maine who the FBI says built homemade explosives and plotted to attack a mosque in the name of the Islamic State group will plead guilty to providing material support to terrorists.

Maine Democrats poised to push through $9.8B state budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic leaders in the Maine Legislature were prepared Thursday to push through a $9.8 billion, two-year state budget that’ll ensure there’s no government shutdown this summer.

Maine schools to receive millions in additional funding after math error correction

A math error by state officials will give Maine schools an extra $42.4 million in state aid with Portland, Lewiston and Bangor getting the largest shares.

Maine sues manufacturers over forever chemical contamination

Maine’s attorney general is suing manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals that have contaminated farms and wells, contending they knew about the toxicity decades ago but concealed the information from the public.

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