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Measles confirmed in Maine for first time since 2019 | Spectrum News Maine

US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine's deadliest mass shooting | Associated Press

Former Sen. George Mitchell resigns from Mitchell Institute as organization considers name change | News Center Maine

Maine State Police called immigration authorities about 60 times last year | Portland Press Herald

Prosecutors file motion for judges to recuse themselves in Title IX case against Maine | WGME

Immigrant owned businesses try to recover after ICE operations sweep their neighborhoods | Maine Public

Collins says Democrats have 'greatly expanded' ICE demands, jeopardizing funding | Portland Press Herald

ACA tax credit negotiations have stalled. Senators can't even agree on a reason why. | NOTUS

Collins brings home $425M to Maine as she gears up for tough election | Portland Press Herald

University in Northern Ireland cuts ties with former Maine senator over Epstein | WMTW

Maine Republican hit with ethics complaint over a top staffer's phone call | Bangor Daily News

Lawmakers progress bill looking to address technology use in Maine classrooms | WABI

Maine group calls for full implementation of mental health program to prevent tragedies | Spectrum News Maine

Maine community colleges receive almost $20 million in federal funding to support new facilities | Maine Public

Wyman's wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why? | Portland Press Herald

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