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Legislature Close To Budget Deal
AUGUSTA, Maine - Lawmakers are close to completing work on a bill that will cut over $140 million in state spending and pay the Medicaid bills for the current budget year.

President To Visit Maine In March
PORTLAND, Maine - According to the Obama for Maine Facebook page, President Barack Obama will be in Maine next month to attend a fundraising reception in the Portland area.

Deadly Accident In Auburn
AUBURN, Maine - A deadly accident is under investigation in Auburn.  

Maine Schools Prepared To Gain, Lose State Aid
WESTBROOK - Some school districts in Maine are facing cuts in state aid this year 

Deadline For Occupy Maine Protestors
PORTLAND, Maine - Time has run out for members of the Occupy Maine movement. 

Gas Prices Up In Maine
PORTLAND, Maine - The average price of gas in Maine has jumped again. 

Bill Would Limit Kinds Of Lobster Bait
AUGUSTA, Maine - A bill to limit what can go into lobster bait is working its way to the governor's desk. 

Maine Turnpike Officials Cutting EZ Pass Price
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine Turnpike officials are cutting the price of the E-Z Pass by more than half. 

Legislation Introduced To Extend Fees To Pre-Paid Cell Phones
AUGUSTA, Maine - Pre-paid cell phone users already pay a fee to help fund 911 services, but they are not paying into other programs that telephone and regular cell phone users are paying.

Deadly Accident In Eastern Maine
EAST MACHIAS, Maine - A teenager is dead after an accident in eastern Maine. 

Michaud, Raye Set For 2nd District Rematch
AUGUSTA, Maine - It appears the race to represent the second congressional district will be a rematch of a decade ago.

Federal Official Visits Memorial Bridge Project
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire - A top federal highway official will pay a visit to the Memorial Bridge this week.

Man Charged With Running Over Ex-Wife
KENNEBUNK, Maine - A Kennebunk man is facing charges after allegedly running over his ex-wife.

Occupy Group Plans To Rededicate Park
PORTLAND, Maine - Occupiers in Portland are going to rededicate Lincoln Park. 

State Concerned About Tattoo Parties
AUGUSTA, Maine - State authorities are warning the public that tattoo parties and tattooing minors are illegal.