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Survivors of Maine mass shooting and victims’ relatives sue US government alleging negligence | Associated Press


Maine lawmakers call on Northern Light and Anthem to reach a new deal | WMTW


Maine children in state custody falls to 5-year low after increasing for years | Portland Press Herald   (Maine Monitor context: New federal data shows Maine’s foster care population grew at the fastest rate in the nation)


Maine Beer Co. co-founder launches US Senate campaign for Collins' seat | News Center Maine


Northern Light-Anthem dispute may force tens of thousands of Mainers to switch doctors | Bangor Daily News


Preliminary report released on deadly plane crash in Bangor | WGME


Children with MaineCare waiting several months or longer for dental surgery | Portland Press Herald   (Maine Monitor context: MaineCare dental patients face long waits, drives for care)


Third woman dies from injuries after boat crash in Eustis | WGME


Two men to plead guilty to committing bank fraud to buy Maine homes for illegal marijuana grows | Bangor Daily News


Portland looks to revitalize ailing Congress Street as Bayside business booms | Maine Public


State used ‘heavy hand’ when threatening to close Piscataquis jail, sheriff says | Bangor Daily News


Maine Supreme Court strengthens right against self-incrimination | Maine Public


Northern Light announces 3% staff reduction and closes Bangor Walk-In Care | WABI

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