The Black Bears beat NJIT, 65-51, to reach the America East tournament semifinals.
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Social Security now requires Maine parents to visit an agency office to register newborns
The change — immediately criticized by pediatric health advocates — eliminates a program that allowed parents to fill out a form at the hospital to secure a Social Security number for their children.
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Maine lawmaker accused of trying to strangle wife pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, is now representing himself in the criminal case and said he would only take a plea deal if it includes dismissing his charges.
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Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state’s 2-year budget.
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Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine
The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 ‘non-core’ properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.
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Maine lawmakers, public health advocates seek tighter oversight of medical cannabis
The state’s medical market lacks the same safeguards for contaminant testing as its recreational counterpart.
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Maine lawmaker wants MaineCare to cover Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The Mills administration is opposed to the legislation, citing the cost of the popular drugs.
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Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball prep for showdown in finale
After a memorable home finale against Wake Forest, Flagg and the Blue Devils prep for a rematch with North Carolina.
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Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers
The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
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Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.