Applicants must attend an online workshop Feb. 28 to qualify for forestry grants that will help establish sustainable urban woodlands, increase awareness of the benefits of trees and enhance community health and livability.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pandemic-era rules to ease access to common substance abuse treatment are made permanent
The rules make it easier for patients to take the opioid use disorder drug at home rather than having to travel to a designated clinic.
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Posted inMaine, News
Somerset SnowFest organizers modify some events due to warm weather, sparse snow
While some SnowFest events will continue, others have been forced to adapt to what experts say could be Maine’s warmest winter on record.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue school district sees absenteeism drop, but not enough
Administrators in the Farmington-based school district are struggling to improve attendance rates as parents and students readjust after the pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they’re elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Poland Spring to donate money for Lewiston, other departments, to buy bulletproof vests
Ben Dyer, a Poland Spring employee, was one of 13 people injured during the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Temperatures may be cold, but the ice fishing is free
Though a warm winter season has worried officials and anglers alike, cooler weather has arrived just in time for Maine’s annual Free Fishing Weekend.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. King warns that without U.S. help, ‘Russia will just take over’ in Ukraine
King, whose remarks were aired by ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ has been an ardent supporter of a large military aid package for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.