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Weiner announces bid for NYC mayor

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is running for New York City mayor, he announced Wednesday morning in a video posted on his campaign website.

House passes hospital repayment plan

Lawmakers in the Maine House passed a bill Tuesday night that would pay off Maine's $484 million debt to the state's hospitals.

House passes hospital repayment plan

Lawmakers in the Maine House passed a bill Tuesday night that would pay off Maine's $484 million debt to the state's hospitals.

Big victory for immigration reform efforts

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the Senate floor for consideration and giving the bill's backers their first major legislative victory.

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Police: Meth labs becoming smaller, harder to detect

Methamphetamine production is becoming a bigger problem across the country, including Maine, according to law-enforcement officials.

McCain: 'Why the hell' do iPhone apps need updating?

After questioning Apple CEO Tim Cook in a congressional hearing Tuesday, Sen. John McCain ran out of time and didn't get to ask one pressing question on his mind.

Maine Red Cross on standby to help in Oklahoma

The American Red Cross in Maine says it is on standby, ready help in Moore, Okla., which was devastated by a tornado on Monday.

Witness burns prosecution in barbecue fork attack trial

A Lewiston man who was accused of stabbing another man with a barbecue fork was released on time served after the alleged victim in the case took the Fifth Amendment when called to testify.

Special Report: Alternatives to college

As the cost of going to college continues to skyrocket, many high school graduates are forced to find alternatives, but how successful can someone be without a traditional college education?

Police chiefs announce opposition to concealed weapons bill

Police chiefs from all over Maine are fighting a bill that would eliminate the concealed weapon permitting process.