Dr. Oz addresses findings of Maine Medicaid audit

ICE observers say immigration agents tried to intimidate them. One man is pursuing legal action. Read this story by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott.

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ICE detainees from Maine being held under 'inhumane' conditions in Mass. facility, attorneys say | Sun Journal

Maine police shooting panel recommends more court-ordered mental health treatment | Portland Press Herald

Dr. Oz addresses findings of Maine Medicaid audit | WGME

How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge | Portland Press Herald

More Maine homeowners are ditching heating oil | Bangor Daily News (Maine Monitor context: Maine's reliance on a dirty, expensive fuel)

Thousands of Maine kids missed school as ICE carried out heightened operations | Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers consider bill to seal criminal records 5-10 years after date of conviction | WGME

Special election for Rep. Javner's seat set for June 9th | WABI

IRS waives Biddeford's $500,000 in late fees | Portland Press Herald

Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS | Morning Sentinel

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