The measures were prompted by a federal audit in August that highlighted the state’s failure to investigate 133 deaths, as well as other shortcomings in its oversight of community-based services.
2018
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Video
How cold was it? People went skating on the beach
A video shows a man skating on a York beach on Sunday after a record cold snap.
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Posted inMaine, New England Patriots, Sports
Patriots rally support at South Portland visit
The team’s cheerleaders and mascot visit Maine as part of a tour of all the states in New England.
Posted inCommunity
Job Corps offers no cost training programs for men, women age 16-24
Program participants also can earn their high school diploma or HSE and a driver’s license.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Belichick ‘absolutely’ intends to return as Patriots coach next season
He adds that he has nothing more to address in response to an ESPN report detailing tensions among the team.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CVS Health purchases Apothecary by Design
The pharmacy has carved a market niche by focusing on treatments for chronic illnesses.
Posted inMaine
Augusta Food Bank closes after water seeps into new building
The food bank, which moved into the new location on Mount Vernon Avenue last month, planned to reopen for distribution on Tuesday following building repairs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Former Portland mayor Michael Brennan files to run for Legislature
A veteran of both the state House and Senate, he has registered as a candidate in House District 36.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Oprah Winfrey for president in 2020? Award show restarts a buzz.
Twitter fans make the case and her boyfriend says ‘she would absolutely do it.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Nation & World
Golden Globes: A watchable revolution, with Oprah leading the way
Winfrey’s acceptance speech for the Cecile B. DeMille Award did not disappoint.