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'People will die': Maine nurses protest Medicaid cuts in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Senators could vote on Tuesday on President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "big, beautiful bill," a sweeping policy document that lawmakers have been debating all day and night. They are in a phase where any senator can...
High humidity and rising temperatures set stage for possible severe thunderstorms in Maine
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- The first day of July in Maine will feature warm temps and high humidity along with the chance for showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms will have to be watched for the possibility of becoming strong to severe. NOAA's...
Maine’s ‘Death with Dignity’ law set to change
WABI - Maine
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June 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Maine’s “Death with Dignity” law will soon change after Gov. Mills signed off on a bill that amends how the law works. Mainers living with terminal illnesses soon may not have to wait as long to take life-ending medication...
Displaced workers in six Maine counties can receive job training through $2M federal grant
Mainebiz - Oregon
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The U.S. Department of Labor will award a $2 million grant to Brunswick-based Coastal Counties Workforce Inc. to support training services and employment assistance for the nearly 1,200 Maine workers who have been affected by layoffs and business...
Janet Mills: Maine’s Democratic Foul-Mouthed Governor Stumbles Over Cocaine Allegations
Twitchy
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July 1, 2025
Some states have amazing Governors like Ron DeSantis who help President Trump round up illegals and rebuild bridges in days after a hurricane wipes them out. Other states have Governors like Democrat Janet Mills. Yikes. WATCH: Maine Democrat...
“What the F**k!” – Democrat Maine Governor Left Dumbfounded After Man Trolls Her with a Provocative Question About Her Alleged Cocaine Use (VIDEO)
The Gateway Pundit
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July 1, 2025
Credit: Fox News screenshot A video has surfaced showing the moment one of the nation’s most left-wing governors was left shocked after a man confronted her with a provocative question about her allegedly using cocaine. During a visit to DC last...
Arrest made in 2024 homicide of Maine teen
NECN - Massachusetts
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An arrest has been made in the 2024 homicide of a 17-year-old in Lewiston, Maine, state police announced Tuesday. Nasib Aden, 23, of Lewiston was indicted last month for the murder of 17-year-old Sahal Muridi, of Lewiston, by an Androscoggin...
Suspect in 2024 killing of Lewiston teenager arrested in Minnesota
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 1, 2025
The FBI has arrested a suspect in the killing of a Lewiston teenager last year. According to Maine State Police, Nasib Aden was arrested in Minnesota and extradited to Maine last week. Aden has pleaded not guilty in the murder of 17-year-old Sahal...
Maine contractor at center of I-Team investigation faces criminal charges & AG lawsuit
WGME - Maine
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WESTBROOK (WGME) -- A Maine home contractor, who was recently at the center of a CBS13 I-Team investigation, is now facing criminal charges as well as a civil lawsuit from the Maine Office of the Attorney General. Tim Galvez, 33, of Portland, was...
42 New Duplexes Officially Approved For Construction in Augusta, Maine
92 Moose - Maine
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July 1, 2025
The Augusta city Planning Board just gave the green light to a big new housing development off Riverside Drive. According to the Kennebec Journal, a new project that will bring 42 duplexes and two single-family homes to a currently undeveloped...
Maine’s OTTO Pizza Earns Spot on Top U.S. Pizza List
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 26, 2025
Imagine not loving pizza? It’s unquestionably on the Mount Rushmore of comfort foods. There’s nothing like a few slices of pie while doing practically anything. Ballgame? Pizza. Party? Pizza. Funeral? Pizza. Doctor’s appointment? Pizza. It’s...
Man wanted for deadly shooting of Lewiston teen arrested in Minnesota, police say
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
A Maine man is in custody after he was charged in connection with a Lewiston shooting that left a teenager dead last summer, according to police.Nasib Aden, 23, of Lewiston, was arrested on the morning of June 11 in Fridley, Minnesota, by members...
Maine's first ALDI is set to open later this year
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
The first ALDI store is expected to open later this year.Work is already well underway to renovate the former Big Lots store in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue in Portland. That is right next to Lowes and just down the street from...
Maine company wants to make mushrooms part of your morning
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
When you think of Maine's food economy, mushrooms might not immediately spring to mind — but they should. North Spore in Portland is transforming how people view and use mushrooms, and now they're tackling a new frontier: the competitive coffee...
Maine lawmakers vote to restore Rep. Libby's speaking, voting privileges
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
STATE LAWMAKER LAUREL LIBBY NOW HAS HER VOTE áANDá VOICE BACK IN AUGUSTA.. THE HOUSE VOTED TO RESTORE THE REPRESENTATIVES RIGHTS EARLIER TODAY. BONNIE BISHOP SHOWS US HOW WE GOT TO THIS. THIS WAS A COMPLETE SURPRISE. ITS A SURPRISE THAT COMES...
Police seek 3 suspects in armed ATM robbery in South Portland
WGME - Maine
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Police in South Portland are searching for three robbery suspects who threatened a man with a gun and forced him to open the ATM machine he was working on. Around 10 a.m. on Monday, police were called to Bank of...
Popular Restaurant in Maine Serves the Best Burrito in the State
Q106.5 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
While there are plenty of awesome spots to grab some great Mexican food in Maine, one in particular just made a national list! Listen, yeah, we get it—when you think of ‘Mexican food,' Maine might not be the first place that comes to mind. But...
What to do if you spot these giant jellyfish on Maine’s coast
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Jellyfish warnings have been increasing along beaches across Maine, prompting officials to warn citizens about safety precautions when seeing one. Last week, the city of South Portland announced on Facebook that a 5-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish...
Transient Allegedly Attacks Multiple Women in Augusta, Maine
92 Moose - Maine
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July 1, 2025
What started as a peaceful Friday night in downtown Augusta quickly turned into a nightmare for three local women. According to reports from WGME 13, Bethany Dube and her two cousins were just checking out the Free Little Library on Water Street...
3 men on the run after armed Maine ATM robbery
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Three men are on the run after an armed ATM robbery in South Portland on Monday morning. The victim was working on a Bank of America ATM off Philbrook Avenue about 10 a.m. when three men punched and threatened to shoot him if he didn’t open the...