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Jameson Tavern under new ownership

FREEPORT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - An historic fixture in downtown Freeport that suddenly closed will reopen this summer.

In The Arena: Eves & Fredette

(NEWS CENTER) Now that the governor has vetoed the bill combining hospital debt repayment with Medicaid expansion, lawmakers must decide what to do next. Speaker of the House Mark Eves and House Minority Leader Ken Fredette go In The Arena with Pat Callaghan.

Maine's charter schools pass first year's test

CORNVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Last fall the first two charter schools in Maine opened their doors and welcomed students.

Things to do in Bar Harbor on a rainy holiday weekend

BAR HARBOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)  --    At the Abbe Museum, there's a new traveling smithsonian exhibit about mixing of Native American and African American cultures. There's also the regular collection of artifacts from Maine's Wabanaki tribes.  

Lawyer wants documents in Maine teen death sealed

BANGOR, Maine (AP) - The lawyer for a Maine man charged with killing a 15-year-old girl wants a judge to keep affidavits and search warrants with details about the case under seal.

Fire destroys home in Minot that was scene of standoff

MINOT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - A fire has destroyed the home of Michael Callahan in Minot. He is accused of causing a standoff with police six months ago at his home.

Four ID tags added to Battlefield Cross Memorial

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Gov. Paul LePage will join Maine military leaders in a Battlefield Cross Memorial Ceremony at the Maine State House.

Maine hospital, Boston hospital collaborate on cancer care

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - A Maine hospital group and one of Boston's most prestigious hospitals have announced a collaboration aimed at streamlining services for local cancer patients who need care in Boston.

Maine bill would protect children in leased parks

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A bill to protect children in certain parks and fields from sex offenders has won final legislative approval and was sent to Gov. Paul LePage for his signature.

Bill requires exercise time in Maine schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A bill requiring Maine public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of physical activity each school day for kindergarten through fifth grade students has won an initial round in the state Senate.