Local & State
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Amended LePage budget would end state funding for county jails
The proposal to cut $16 million beginning in March runs into criticism among legislative budget writers, especially Democrats, who object to the governor's approach.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Maine expecting strong tourist season, with gas prices steady and consumers ready to spend
Travel and tourism officials say Memorial Day weekend will prime the pump for another stellar year.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
New Hampshire man dies at scene of car-versus-motorcycle crash in Wilton
John Marden, 29, was wearing a helmet when the crash happened, police say.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
LePage names DHHS administrator Ricker Hamilton as acting commissioner
The longtime manager in the state's largest department succeeds Mary Mayhew, who announced her resignation this week.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Attorney for Saco man who allegedly shot at police seeks to have him hospitalized
Heather Gonzalez says Aaron Bouchard is suicidal and belongs in a hospital, but no such arrangement could be made before his court appearance Friday.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
LePage, aiming to shut down prison, orders early release of 17 inmates
The conditional commutations come after LePage moved unilaterally to close the Downeast Correctional Facility, a 150-bed minimum-security prison in Machiasport.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Maine voters approved 4 laws in 2016. Here’s where they stand
Gov. Paul LePage, lawmakers and the courts all have presented roadblocks to implementing the laws on marijuana, taxes, voting and the minimum wage.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Portland building evacuated after it is hit by truck
Two people suffer minor injuries and the building at the corner of High and Sherman streets must be stabilized.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Two Democratic lawmakers drop out of party
Reps. Denise Harlow of Portland and Ralph Chapman of Brooksville unenrolled this week, narrowing Democrats' majority over Republicans.
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PublishedMay 26, 2017
Speaking in Skowhegan, Sen. Collins cites need for ‘fanatical moderates’
The senator addresses a full house at the Maine Town Meeting, saying 'we need centrists, pragmatists to be as active in shaping the political debate as the energized far left and the aggressive right.'
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