While MaineGeneral Health and others have established effective programs to combat the epidemic, health care leaders see new hope in the approaches from Mills’ administration.
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Maine Catholic youth raise more than $13,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
Young Catholics from around Maine had two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, Feb. 3: a sixth world championship for the Patriots and a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The event, held Feb. 2 and 3, saw young people […]
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Central Maine superintendents: Snow days more common now than the past
School officials said icing events have spurred more cancellations than they did in previous decades.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta drug trafficking nets man one year in prison
Gerard Cormier was sentenced on cocaine trafficking and possession charges, but a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person was dismissed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portraits of BIW workers find a home at the State House
Two artists photographed and interviewed shipbuilders about their work for the series, drawing acclaim from Mike Rowe of ‘Dirty Jobs’ and others.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills signs executive order reversing LePage moratorium on wind energy permits
The governor’s order opens the door for state agencies to issue permits that were put in limbo under her predecessor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal Feb. 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 15, 2019.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal Feb. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 14, 2019.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta medical marijuana rules would ban caregivers from residential zones
The city’s proposed rules would allow only medical marijuana sales, with no recreational sales permitted anywhere in the city.
Posted inMaine, News
Controversial counseling office proposal on hold after impassioned Augusta Planning Board debate
Blue Willow Counseling seeks to open a mental health and substance abuse counseling business at 103 Winthrop St. in Augusta, over the objections of some neighbors.