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Walkway collapses during annual lighthouse event in Maine, injuring 11

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Eleven lighthouse enthusiasts were hurt when a walkway collapsed, sending people tumbling into mudflats below during an annual event that encourages tours of Maine's beloved beacons.

WATCH: Biden jokes that Republicans may impeach him because inflation is starting to cool

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Biden — buoyed by new signs the economy is continuing on the upswing — took a swipe on Friday at House Republicans' flirtations with an impeachment inquiry, quipping that GOP lawmakers may decide to impeach him because inflation is cooling down.

Maine Gov. Mills expands access to abortion later in pregnancy

By David Sharp, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law Wednesday that allows abortions at any time if deemed medically necessary by a doctor. The law goes into effect 90 days after the state Legislature's session ends in the coming weeks.

Tribal sovereignty bill falters after Maine lawmakers fail to override governor veto

By David Sharp, Associated Press

The outcome on Thursday is a bitter blow to tribes that are bound by a land claims settlement that puts them on different footing than the nation's other 570 federally recognized tribes.

‘The momentum is irreversible.’ More states are removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

By David Sharp, Associated Press

Advocates say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits. Maryland followed Maine and Vermont to become the only three states to have eliminated all time limits on lawsuits.

Firefighting foam contaminates public water system in Maine

By Associated Press

The foam used by firefighters who battled a deadly blaze at an apartment building in Waterville is presumed to contain PFAS chemicals, a group of compounds that are widespread, dangerous and expensive to remove from drinking water.

Maine vegan’s ‘tofu’ license plate ensnared in state’s vulgarity crackdown

By David Sharp, Associated Press

A handful of motorists in Maine are appealing to keep their custom license plates after the state cracked down on naughty words, including unabbreviated expletives.

Heavy snow blankets Northeast again as storm cleanup begins in South

By Bruce Schreiner, David Sharp, Corey Williams, Associated Press

The winter-weary Northeast and upper Midwest were digging out Saturday from another round of heavy snowfall while cleanup began in battered parts of the South and Midwest after a sprawling storm system produced ferocious winds that left widespread damage and caused multiple…

Nameless winner comes forward to claim Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine

By David Sharp, Associated Press

The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to collect the prize.

Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access

By David Sharp, Associated Press

Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders want to expand access to abortion — allowing abortions after 24 weeks with a doctor's approval — and take steps to protect medical providers.