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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Inmates of Maine’s prisons, jails need vaccines, too

by The Editorial Board April 27, 2021April 26, 2021

The state is leading the nation in distributing COVID vaccines, except to one vulnerable group.

Local & State

Jails struggle to get vaccines for people in custody

by Megan Gray April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

With multiple outbreaks in Maine jails and vaccine supplies trickling in from the state, some jails are seeking doses from health care providers in their communities.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Maine has history of withholding treatment from inmates. COVID is no exception

by Jan M. Collins March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

As a doctor who serves on one jail’s Board of Visitors says, ‘No one should be sentenced to lack of health care.’

Local & State

USM report explores plight of children of people in Maine prisons

by Megan Gray February 1, 2021January 31, 2021

The study’s authors hope the findings will result in policy changes to better support families impacted by the criminal justice system.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

York County’s wasn’t only jail that failed to require masks before outbreak, state finds

by Megan Gray September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

The Department of Corrections reviewed COVID-19 prevention measures at county jails after a major outbreak at the York County Jail.

Local & State

Pandemic adds to staffing crisis, forced overtime in Maine jails

by Megan Gray August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Across the country, shortages of corrections officers have made overtime an industry norm, cost taxpayers money and fueled concerns about safety.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Lawsuit alleges illegal wiretapping in Maine county jails

by Megan Gray August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Three defense lawyers are claiming the company that provides phone services for most Maine jails is recording inmate calls that should be confidential.