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Referendum aims to restore vaccine opt-outs in Maine

Debate is intensifying over a referendum aimed at reversing a law that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

Maine might be the next state to require cage-free eggs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption.

Veteran hiring drive in Maine finds jobs for more than 280 service members

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine drive to hire military veterans has helped find jobs for more than 280 service members.

Woman Found Dead in Ossipee River

A Sebago woman who was reported missing Saturday has been found dead.

Multiple stab victims at Old Orchard party early Sunday morning

Two men were stabbed at a party in Old Orchard Beach early Sunday morning.

A Bill Would Replace About $3 Million in Federal Funding to Maine’s Family Planning Network

A Maine bill would replace about $3 million in federal funding to the state’s family planning network that was lost…

York Hospital allowed doctors not licensed in Maine to participate in surgeries

According to documents from Maine’s Department of Health and Human services, York Hospital was sanctioned for allowing two doctors who were not licensed to practice medicine in Maine to participate in surgeries.

Lewiston police respond to two unrelated incidents involving hatchets

Police in Lewiston are following up on two unrelated incidents involving hatchets.

Proposal would bar Portland landlords from charging application fees

A proposal in Portland to prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants application fees now seems unlikely to be approved by city councilors.

Defrocked Massachusetts priest appeals sex abuse conviction

A defrocked Massachusetts priest is appealing his conviction of sexually abusing a young boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s.

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.