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‘They Were Prisoners in Their Own Home’: Whistleblower Alleges Neglect, Bedbugs, and Potential Medicaid Fraud at $27.8M Autism Group Home System

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Maine’s Trans Senate Candidate Ashley Webb Is Running a Write-in Campaign, Claims to Be Further Left than Bernie Sanders

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Maine High Court Upholds Restrictions on Mother Taking Daughter to Church; Case Headed to U.S. Supreme Court

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Saturday Evening Post, Which Often Featured Maine Scenes, Ends Publication After 205 Years

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Portland Police Unions Want Jackie Sartoris Out, Endorse Independent Opponent

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Troy Jackson Wants Questions From Maine Voters. There Are Still Plenty He Needs to Answer

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