Like nearly every other state, Maine can compel those with serious mental illnesses to comply with outpatient treatment. But the law is rarely used. Some fear it threatens to return America to a dark era of institutionalization.
2024
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4 key findings about Maine’s law to compel mental health treatment
We spent months talking to experts in mental health care about what happened in Lewiston and how to treat people who cannot or do not accept their mental illnesses.
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House District 73: Mike Soboleski, R-Phillips
House District 73 comprises Adamstown Township, Alder Stream Township, Andover, Andover North Surplus Township, Attean Township, Bowtown Township, Carrabassett Valley, Carrying Place Township, Coburn Gore Township, Coplin Plantation, Dallas Plantation, Dead River Township, Dennistown Plantation, East Central Franklin, Eustis, Freeman Township, Gilead, Highland Plantation, Holeb Township, Jackman, Jim Pond Township, Kingfield, Lang Township, Lincoln Plantation, Lower Cupsuptic Township, Lynchtown Township, Madrid Township, Magalloway Township, Moose River, Newry, North Franklin, North Oxford, Northwest Somerset, Phillips, Pierce Pond Township, Rangeley, Rangeley Plantation, Raytown Township, Richardsontown Township, Riley Township, Salem Township, Sandy River Plantation, Spring Lake Township, The Forks Plantation, Upper Enchanted Township, Upton, West Central Franklin, West Forks Plantation and Wyman Township
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Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar’s death
A top Hamas political official confirms the death of the group’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, and said the militant group would not release more hostages until there is a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Hilary Koch: To pee or not to pee (sitting down)
Teaching boys that it’s acceptable to leave a mess for others to clean underpins the idea that men’s needs come first, Hilary Koch writes.
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UMaine Extension to hold native seed sowing workshop series
Two native seed sowing workshops, offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, are set for 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Tidewater Farm, 271 Falmouth Road, in Falmouth and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road in South Paris. These workshops are for anyone […]
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Reporting Aside: The season of change
The onset of autumn brings opportunity to enjoy the sounds and scents of seasonal change, and to exercise our right to vote in what may be the most consequential presidential election of our lifetimes, Amy Calder writes.
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UMaine Farmington set to present Supreme Court Case Review Oct. 24
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington plans to commemorate Constitution Day 2024 with its 18th annual discussion of significant past and upcoming cases before the Supreme Court. This year’s event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in room C23 in UMF Roberts Learning Center, 270 Main St. The free […]
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Night sky tour set for Oct. 28 in Fayette
FAYETTE — A night sky tour is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Surry Hill. People can join John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium and Kennebec Land Trust for a hike and tour. The hike up Surry Hill is about one and a half to two miles round trip, with 200 feet of […]
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Virtual 4-H Climate Civic Action Series begins Oct. 28
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is leading a three-part, virtual series on climate change action for ages 12-18. Sessions are set for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 28, Nov. 14 and Nov. 11 via Zoom. Participants can learn about climate change from global and local perspectives and explore opportunities for individual action to make a […]