The order comes after a 2-day hearing in August focused on whether Marcel LaGrange can participate in his own defense.
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Former Social Security chief gives new reasons for brief cancellation of Maine birth registry contracts
Leland Dudek, the former acting SSA commissioner, told ProPublica that he intentionally undermined his own order to have the contracts rescinded.
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Anson, Madison residents facing nearly 50% increase in water rates
Anson & Madison Water District customers plan to appeal the rate increase to the Maine Public Utility Commission, but their likelihood of success is low.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
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Maine Republicans urge Trump administration to revoke Gulf of Maine wind leases
In a letter to federal officials, Maine Republicans applauded the termination of $600 million in offshore wind projects across the U.S. and asked for offshore leases in the Gulf of Maine to also be canceled.
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State revokes license to operate for Lewiston’s Church of Safe Injection
After its Lewiston building was condemned, the state had initially only handed down a suspension of the needle exchange’s license.
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Saco wayfinding signage guides residents and visitors
The new signs are located at key points throughout the city, offering maps to those exploring Saco on foot.
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Biddeford Planning Board member will not be removed as council declines to vote
After Mayor Martin Grohman asked for a recall of Roch Angers, the matter did not receive a second and failed to move forward.
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Live music venue expected to bring bands to Biddeford
Rumors aims to create a welcoming, creative environment for musicians and fans.
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Man sentenced to 32 years for killing cellmate at Windham prison
Carl Williams, 41, pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder for the death of his cellmate, Renaldo Jones.