Towns and counties across the state cumulatively have received nearly $22 million from the settlements. Just $3 million of that has been spent so far, according to data released this week.
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Scenes from Can-Am, the sled dog races covering hundreds of miles through northern Maine
Staff photographer Gregory Rec and reporter Megan Gray were in Fort Kent to cover the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.
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Can-am International Sled Dog Races
Photos from the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile competitions in Fort Kent on Feb. 28.
Posted inHealth, News, Politics
Mills says Dr. Oz sent right-wing outlet info on MaineCare request before sharing with the state
It’s the latest case of the Mills and Trump administrations butting heads over the federal government’s accusations of fraud in Maine’s Medicaid program.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan board OK’s marijuana grow house plans after appeal
The town’s Staff Review Committee initially rejected plans for the project at 667 Waterville Road, which is already partially in operation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine gas prices continue to rise as Iran war rages on
National prices saw their highest overnight increase in years Tuesday, and prices are still going up in Maine.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Mills is trailing Platner in US Senate primary, another poll shows
The Pan Atlantic survey shows Graham Platner leading Gov. Janet Mills by 7 percentage points.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does the Penobscot River host the largest population of Atlantic salmon in the U.S.? | Fact brief
The species once spawned in rivers as far south as Connecticut but now survives naturally in only a handful of Maine waterways.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine weather map shows how much snow fell overnight Tuesday
Towns across central, southern and western Maine reported several inches of snow as of Wednesday morning.