Amid an increase in calls for more use of court-ordered outpatient treatment plans, the statute is relatively narrow as to who it can be applied to.
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Ukraine claims the war’s largest surrender by Russian troops
Ukraine now controls 444 square miles of Russian territory.
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Kansas will pay $50,000 to settle a suit over a transgender Highway Patrol employee’s firing
The former employee claimed to have been fired for coming out as transgender.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce argue in tense Missouri State Fair encounter
s Hawley and Kunce argued, curious onlookers took in the scene while munching down their meals of ham, eggs and coffee.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president
Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.
Posted inMaine
Traffic sign donated to help increase public safety in Farmington
Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
Posted inHealth
Maine continues to see high hepatitis C infections despite overall declining rate
The rate of new acute cases, though highest in the nation, has decreased every year since peaking in 2020.
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Three apply for Franklin County opioid settlement committee
County commissioners expect to hold interviews Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Aroostook County explosion caused by disconnected propane line
The propane line had been disconnected from a heating unit that was mistakenly turned on, triggering the explosion, fire marshals office says.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Wayne fire leaves 8 homeless Wednesday morning
A GoFundMe set up to help the family recover has reached over $4,600 in donations.