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Robert F. Bukaty/AP fileThe vast majority of voters approved the law in November 2023 as a way to limit foreign influence in state elections. But two federal courts have now said the restrictions on campaign spending and contributions likely violate the free speech rights of U.S. companies with foreign shareholders. -
Maine State Police said 44-year-old Benjamin Lancaster struck three pedestrians Friday, killing one child and seriously injuring a second child and an adult.
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The listening session was organized by a public safety committee launched by Mayor Carl Sheline two summers ago following several shootings. -
The data was released last month by the Deportation Data Project, and provides one of the most complete state-level pictures of ICE enforcement activity. -
The court will identify people in the criminal justice system struggling with substance use disorder and offer targeted support and supervision. -
Libby, R-Auburn, alleges in a federal lawsuit that Maine's House Speaker violated her free speech rights by preventing her from voting or speaking on the House floor following a formal reprimand. -
A former Washington County town clerk has been sentenced to a year in prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from the town.
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The Maine Business and Consumer Court has dismissed a lawsuit from Bar Harbor resident Charles Sidman, asking to be more involved in a local code enforcement appeal.
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The complaint alleges that Medicaid records shared with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to verify Medicaid eligibility were accessed by DOGE and given to the Dept of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. -
Nasib Aden was extradited to Maine last month. He has pleaded not guilty in the killing of 17-year-old Sahal Muridi.
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After years of debate and litigation, Bar Harbor is seeing significantly fewer cruise ships this summer. -
The 6-3 ruling issued Friday preserves the Universal Service Fund, which many rural libraries in Maine rely on for subsidized internet service.
