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Health, Maine, News

Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027

by Joe Lawlor May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The state plans to hire 35 employees and spend $8 million to upgrade its online registration system.

Business, Maine, News

Feuding rivals at lucrative Maine lobster port agree to timeout

by Penelope Overton May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

The Mazzetta Co. moved its ‘blockade’ boat and the local co-op paused its legal fight, shifting the battle for Maine’s working waterfront to a 60-day negotiation.

Community, News

Anson man, 76, dies after single-vehicle crash

by Jake Freudberg May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Police are investigating the cause of the crash Sunday evening.

Community, Maine Crime

Oakland man pleads guilty to possessing 23 stolen firearms

by Staff report May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Cody Smith, 24, was caught on surveillance camera breaking into a Waterville pawn shop and stealing the guns. He later posted videos of himself on social media with some of the firearms.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Could the Maine budget be overturned in a people’s veto?

by Rachel Ohm May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The Maine Department of the Secretary of State released language Tuesday for a proposed ballot question seeking to overturn the supplemental budget, but the applicant behind the effort said he is no longer pursuing it.