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Maine Panel OKs Probe in Welfare Computer Snafu

A legislative panel has OK'd an investigation into a computer error that caused the state's Medicaid program, known as MaineCare, to continue covering thousands of people after they lost eligibility.

UPDATE: State Police Charge Spectator With Juror Tampering

A man from Standish is charged with juror tampering during a trial for triple murder in Aroostook County.

New England States Have Lowest Teen Birth Rates

A new government report finds that the six New England states have some of the lowest teen birth rates in the nation.

Police Release Name of Mass. Man Who Died in Maine

Police have released the name of the Massachusetts man who died after falling into the ocean while walking along some rocks in southern Maine.

Maine House Votes to End Union Rights For Child Care Providers

The Maine House has voted to support a bill that eliminates collective bargaining rights for private child-care providers who receive state subsidies.

Maine Plant to Manufacture Gun Systems

Defense contractor General Dynamics has been awarded a $7.8 million contract for Gatling gun systems that will be produced at its Maine gun manufacturing plant.

Lobster Firm Seeks to Straighten out Cash Problems

A Massachusetts-based company that bought the nation's last full-time sardine cannery said it's working to straighten out cash flow problems that have forced it to stop its operations in Maine.

No One Hurt in Fire at Maine Prison Garage

Officials said no one was hurt when a fire swept through a garage on the grounds of the Maine Correction Center in Windham on Monday.

Acadia's Park Loop Road Set to Open Sunday

In an annual rite of spring, Maine's Acadia National Park has announced the opening date of the Park Loop Road and one of its visitor centers.

Maine Supreme Court to Stream Arguments Beginning Wednesday

The public can get a better idea of what goes on in the state's highest court, when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court begins live-streaming oral arguments.