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Maine enrolls over 6,000 in MaineCare so far

Maine enrolls over 6,000 in MaineCare so far

Maine enrolls over 6,000 in MaineCare so far

The administration of Maine's new Democratic governor says the state's enrolled over 6,200 under voter-approved Medicaid expansion since January.

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Maine's winter Free Fishing Weekend takes place around state

Mainers who are angling for something to do this weekend are getting a free pass from the state.

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Auburn man charged in 26-year Alaska cold case

Steven Downs, 44, was arrested Friday in Auburn, 3,000 miles away from the University of Alaska Fairbanks where he was a student in 1993.

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Total snow far surpasses average in parts of Maine, Vermont

The snow gods have been good to some areas of northern New England this season, with total snowfall so far surpassing normal by several feet in some spots as ski areas and winter sports enthusiasts head into the President's Day holiday.

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Maine DHHS adds $3 million to heating program

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is adding an extra $3 million this winter to a program that helps low-income families pay for heating costs.

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Bill would authorize coins honoring George and Barbara Bush

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would authorize the U.S. Treasury to mint $1 coins honoring former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, for the year.

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Juvenile arrested and charged with death of New Hampshire woman

A juvenile has been arrested and charged with killing Melissa Hatch, 42, of Madison, New Hampshire, according to police.

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A quiet weekend overall.

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Senior-itis Stories: UMass Seniors React to Homestretch

A lot of mixed emotions arise for someone entering their senior year of college. From living in the moment to worrying about the future, this year is a complex time. Luckily, I can relate.

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Video shows dog, US Olympian run sub 4-minute mile together

Anthony Famiglietti and Bailey Rose's 3:59 mile was all caught on film, and it's apparently a new world record.

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Gov. Mills meets with head of utility parent company

Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galan met with the governor's staff for about 20 minutes Wednesday, Mills' spokesperson said

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Mills repeals LePage's attempt to ban wind projects

Gov. Mills' order explicitly says state agencies, including the Maine Public Utilities Commission, can resume considering wind turbine applications.

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Despite vision loss, Lawrence trumpeter rocks the tournament

Nathanael Batson's illness stops him from seeing the tournament games, but it doesn't stop him from rocking out at them.

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Caribou boys playing for first state championship in 50 years

The Caribou boys basketball team defeated Washington Academy in the quarterfinals of the Class B Boys Championship Tournament

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Plaque that calls Native Americans 'savage enemies' removed

The 90-year-old cemetery plaque was removed last week on Feb. 7.

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BrainDrops: The equivalent gym workout to shoveling

BrainDrops: The equivalent gym workout to shoveling

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