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Lawyer calls for criminal investigation into troopers who beat a man in handcuffs | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Cumberland County Commissioners consider changing ICE jail contract, as activists keep up pressure | Maine Public

Maine high court justice argues reprimand threat is based on her past votes | Bangor Daily News   (Maine Monitor context: Maine lawmakers want to examine how judges are disciplined. The judicial branch says that isn’t their call.)

Anthem and Northern Light contract talks remain at standstill with deadline less than a day away | WMTW

State auditor Dunlap inches toward primary challenge against Golden | Portland Press Herald

New Maine law offers aid for workers impacted if government shuts down | News Center Maine

Why this federal shutdown could be different for Maine | Portland Press Herald

Maine schools are in disrepair. There isn’t enough money to address the crisis. | Portland Press Herald

Maine National Weather Service office resumes all weather balloon launches | WTMW

Towns are installing AI-enabled surveillance systems despite privacy concerns | Portland Press Herald

Northern Light Health to close walk-in care in Waterville | WABI

Biddeford residents call for special city meeting about University of New England pier | Portland Press Herald

Houlton town manager still on the job after felony arrest | Bangor Daily News

Maine offers EV rebates as federal incentives lapse | Maine Public

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