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Maine looks to reduce wait lists for disabled services

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to increase access to services for intellectually disabled adults in the state.

Maine replacing several aging highway bridges in Bangor area

HAMPDEN, Maine (AP) The state of Maine is replacing eight highway bridges and rehabilitating a ninth on a stretch of Interstate 95 near Bangor.

Maine Bill Would End Denial Of Life Insurance For Individuals Who Take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal designed to stop insurance companies from discriminating against people who use pre-exposure medicine to prevent HIV is closer to becoming a law in Maine.

Maine gas prices dip over past week

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Gas prices have dropped a little in northern New England.

Firefighters Put Out Blaze in Harrison

A blaze damaged a structure in Harrison Saturday, but firefighters prevented another nearby building from catching fire.

Maine Woman Who Survived Shooting Spree That Killed Three Has Been Released From Hospital

A Maine woman who survived a shooting spree that killed three people earlier this month has been released from a…

Maine gives Free Noncommercial Lobster Fishing Licenses to Disabled Veterans

The state of Maine is going to give free noncommercial lobster fishing licenses to disabled veterans. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills…

Victim in fatal crash in Gray identified

Crews responded to a deadly crash in Gray on Friday afternoon.

Young girl hospitalized following Waterville shooting

Police are investigating a report of a shooting in Waterville on Friday afternoon.

Portland police identify man killed by Downeaster train

Police identifying the person who was killed by an Amtrak Downeaster train in Portland on Sunday afternoon.

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