Expanded harm reduction efforts and the declining prevalence of fentanyl are fueling the trend, officials say.
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Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
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Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
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Skowhegan, North Anson, Palmyra homes destroyed by fire
Multiple fire departments battled fires that injured 2 people and killed 2 dogs and 3 cats Saturday and Sunday in central Maine.
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Widespread BMV scam texts are back, Maine officials warn
The smishing scheme is nearly identical to one that the secretary of state’s office debunked last year.
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Augusta Civic Center prepares for high school basketball tournament
Joe Phelan captures signage work on the Hammond Lumber Company auditorium floor.
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Maine native Emily Fischnaller in luge medal contention at 2026 Olympics
Fischnaller is competing in her third Winter Games in the singles luge.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations
The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.
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Protesters, supporters rally outside Bath Iron Works ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit
Hundreds of people gathered near the U.S. Navy shipbuilder’s facilities ahead of a visit by President Trump’s defense secretary Monday afternoon.
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Maine Voices Live with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson
Portland Press Herald writer Steve Craig will sit down with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson for a conversation about building Maine’s cultural footprint.