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Sen. King presses Trump administration on proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense system (opens the original)
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PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine Senator Angus King is pressing the Trump administration for answers on the cost and reach of its proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system. The project would use ground- and space-based technology to try to intercept missiles, with President Donald Trump aiming to have it operating by the end of his term. But the Pentagon has not released a final design or full price tag. King says experts have told him full protection for every American, including U.S. territories, c
CMP takes 70 job postings off website after PUC staff recommend against rate hike (opens the original)
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PORTLAND (WGME) – Central Maine Power says it's taking dozens of job postings down from its website, 70 in all, now that its planned rate hike is up in the air. The move comes after PUC staff recommended state regulators not approve CMP's proposed, temporary rate hike. CMP wants a $69.3 million interim increase, or about $7 more a month for a typical customer, while a separate, larger rate case moves forward. Several groups objected, citing customer concerns and necessity. But CMP says without a
Nor'easter may have affected algae bloom off coast of Maine (opens the original)
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PORTLAND (WGME) – This past weekend’s nor'easter may have helped with an algae bloom that led to a shellfish ban in parts of Maine. A member of the Department of Marine Resources says the bloom, that's been a threat to shellfish, is spreading offshore into Downeast Maine. He says it will be a few days before the effects of the storm on the bloom are fully understood, but it could mean varying results. "Big storms like this are usually good for helping disperse the bloom, maybe push it offshore,"
Paul LePage touts national support at campaign event in Lewiston (opens the original)
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LEWISTON (WGME) -- In the race for Maine’s Second Congressional District, Paul LePage is touting more big-name support. Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer from Minnesota joined LePage Tuesday in Lewiston, along with Republican lawmakers. They held a roundtable about MaineCare fraud. LePage claims, like Minnesota, Maine has a "systemic welfare fraud crisis happening." He brought up how DHHS is suspending MaineCare payments to five providers over allegations of fraud. He says if he's elected
Saco Walgreens set to close in November (opens the original)
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SACO, Maine (WGME) -- Another Walgreens in Maine is closing, this time in Saco. Saco's mayor posted a photo from inside Walgreens with a sign showing the permanent closure date is Nov. 10. She calls it a blow to many, including vulnerable seniors in the community. She says she and many groups are working on next steps for those affected. The National Institutes of Health says "pharmacy deserts" are areas where there is low access to services provided by pharmacies. And while Saco still has sever
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