Nonfatal overdoses, meanwhile, have increased since 2025, although experts caution against drawing any conclusions about that trend.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Code enforcement officers are a ‘dying breed’ in Maine. That’s a problem.
If the state wants to increase production to combat its housing crisis, communities need experts to sign off on that work, or risk costly delays.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP rate hike hearing draws protesters, fierce testimony to Lewiston
Advocates and frustrated Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers rallied outside Tuesday’s hearing — the last opportunity for public comment — to urge state officials to deny CMP’s request for an average $18 monthly bill increase.
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Flags to be lowered in honor of Searsmont assistant fire chief on Wednesday
Wayne Woodbury, 76, died from injuries sustained during the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in May.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
3 takeaways from Maine’s bid to not lose $190M in federal rural health funding
New funding opportunities, a fast-approaching deadline and Maine’s hospital-sustaining plans that didn’t make the cut.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Judge denies bail to Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case
Attorneys for Stephen Bouchard have appealed the bail order. Bouchard is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Alice Hawkes.
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State is rightful owner of sunken ship near Bar Harbor, judge rules
A group of individuals interested in the wreck’s history — and its hefty cargo of granite pavers — sued for salvaging rights 2 years ago.
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Robbins family selling 1,380 acres of forest land in Montville
The family has listed the property for $2.6 million, taking the step just over a month after a fire and explosion at its mill in Searsmont.
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Maine CDC confirms 1st case of Powassan virus in 2026
A Penobscot County resident acquired the rare and sometimes fatal tick-borne virus.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s citizen advisory commission has not met this year
The commission usually meets 3 times per year. The chair told members in a letter he believes local park service staff are doing ‘everything in their power to get these meetings approved.’