These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today.

Maine wildlife officials say it's time to pack up the ice fishing shacks for the spring. Today is the day fishermen must remove the shacks from all lakes and ponds. Officials say portable shelters are still allowed. State Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife spokesman says it is still legal to ice fish on many waterways throughout the state, where lots of lakes and ponds remain frozen. He advises that fishermen check the safety of the ice before attempting to fish by chiseling or drilling holes and measuring the thickness. (AP)

Maine lawmakers have sent a $28 million budget bill to Gov. Paul LePage that addresses a funding shortfall for county jails and supports a state-run psychiatric hospital. It passed in the house and senate.  It provides funding for a several things this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The measure provides $2.5 million for several county jails that have warned that they will run out of money before June. It also supports 29 new positions at Riverview Psychiatric Center, which lost federal certification in 2013 due to a variety of concerns. The measure also maintains about $5 million in a fund that supports anti-smoking programs. Gov. LePage had sought about $7 million in cuts. (AP)

Police say a woman tried to run over a man with her car after the man allegedly tried to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl in Nobleboro Saturday night. According to WGME, the man injured with a  serious, but non-life threatening injury to his leg.  The 12-year-old girl was not injured and was taken from the scene and cared for by other family members. The woman driving the car was charged with  Operating Under the Influence and Aggravated Assault.  The man has now been charged with Attempted Gross Sexual Assault, Unlawful Sexual Touching and Failing to Comply with the Sex Offender Registration Act for not updating his address.  (WGME)

Governor Paul LePage says the state's drug problem is getting out of hand and Wednesday he announced a new $5-million-a-year plan to crackdown on the issue. Governor LePage is looking to Democrats to back his plan aimed at locking up drug dealers and users.  According to WGME, some worry there's not enough emphasis on treatment and this focus could lead to more overcrowding in the jails. (WGME)

Newport police are asking for help in identifying a two who held up the same Rite Aid Pharmacy on Moosehead Trail on Sunday and then again yesterday. The two robberies were similar, so they may or may not be related. Both times they left with drugs and no weapons were shown. Anyone with information is asked to call the Newport police. (centralmaine.com)

The new proposed budget for Augusta $55.1 million. It would raise taxes by 5.4 % and target crime. According to the KJ, it does include city and school spending and Augusta’s share of the Kennebec County budget. Councilors will review the plan and is a starting point for potential changes.  (centralmaine.com)

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