He tells a group of veterans that some suicides occur because people can’t make a health appointment.
2016
Local chefs serving Arctic-inspired dishes this week
Here are three examples of “Arctic Plates.”
Norman Rockwell Museum has donor with star power – George Lucas
A $1.5 million gift from the ‘Star Wars’ creator, a big fan of the painter, will be ‘transformational,’ an official says.
Tenants Harbor lobsterman’s boat sunk for third time
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the sinking of Anthony Hooper’s 35-foot boat in Port Clyde, after charging three men in the sinking of another boat.
Winthrop could receive $450,000 in grants for new fire station
Winthrop officials are not expected to decide on a new fire station until budget planning starts.
Hallowell behavioral health agency closes abruptly
Protea in Hallowell, with 300 clients, also provided Suboxone for people dealing with heroin addiction.
Construction starts soon at Augusta’s First Amendment Museum
The Gannett House will be restored as project organizers seek input on what the museum should include.
New Farmington area school food service director brings variety to the menu
Former culinary specialist for the Maine Department of Education Andrew Hutchins has restructured the lunch menus of the district’s seven schools to give students a greater range of choice.
Electrical inspector to aid Dresden fire investigators
The focus has turned to longer-term housing options for the 13 people displaced by Sunday’s blaze.
Franklin County public hearing on proposed TIF changes Tuesday
Proposed amendments to the county’s tax increment financing agreement with TransCanada are raising concerns with state officials who say the company would be getting a multi-million-dollar handout without requiring any new investment in the county.