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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade
As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine maple syrup producers say climate change is causing unpredictable sugaring seasons
While many industries that rely on winter weather are reeling from the effects of climate change, many maple syrup farmers say they are finding ways to adapt and even thrive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gardiner unified basketball team shines in first-ever home game
The city’s first unified basketball team, which pairs special needs athletes with partners, won 82-70 on Thursday against Hall-Dale High School of Farmingdale.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Competitive Maine elver fishing lottery offers most licenses since 2013
Sixteen people will gain entry in this year’s intense bid for one of the most lucrative fish stocks in the state, but the success rate is still very low.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
A police chase in Fryeburg landed 5 in the hospital. Who’s investigating remains a mystery.
On Jan. 30, authorities in Maine ultimately shot and killed a driver after a high-speed pursuit had been abandoned by New Hampshire police. Why did Fryeburg and Oxford County law enforcement make a different calculation?
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor 10-year-old suffered months of abuse before his death, police say
Braxtyn Smith was zip tied, injured and denied food, court records state. His mother, father and grandmother are charged with depraved indifference murder in the Feb. 18 killing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
To join #cluboyster, tattoo lovers seek out Portland artist’s raw talent
The oyster has become a signature linework design for Laura Cui of Fortune Teller Tattoo.
Posted inMaine, News
Settlement requires DHHS to reform use of psychotropic drugs given to foster children
The parties agreed to 3 critical reforms: an improved medical records system, creation of an informed consent process, and a psychiatric clinical review after the drugs are administered to children.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police say South Portland teen accused of planning school attack glorified Columbine shooters
A judge is considering if the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult after his friend told police he was plotting a school shooting and had racist beliefs.