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Phone scammers appear to be targeting Kennebec, Somerset counties

by Meg Robbins November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

Callers with California area codes are seeking Social Security numbers and financial information.

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Appeals court ruling sends Riverview outpatient lawsuit to jury

by Betty Adams November 20, 2018November 21, 2018

Jason Begin says the Augusta police officer violated his rights when she shot him as he was stabbing himself.

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Maine court won’t weigh in on constitutionality of tribal gambling

by Associated Press November 20, 2018

Lawmakers had asked the high court to decide whether a U.S. Supreme Court decision would allow the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians to conduct gambling on tribal trust land without state permission.

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Advocacy group sues state for records of youths’ suicide attempts at Long Creek

by Megan Gray November 20, 2018November 21, 2018

Disability Rights Maine says it received reports of 5 attempted suicides between March and July at the juvenile detention center in South Portland and has been seeking records from the state, with little success.