Maine Voices: Outdated law denies appropriate care to people with serious brain disorders

mental health

Published
September 22, 2022

Maine Voices: Outdated law denies appropriate care to people with serious brain disorders

Hospital violence, in Maine as elsewhere, can be traced right back to a federal law from 1965.
Published
September 16, 2022

Man who killed father in Gardiner granted some unsupervised time in Augusta community

Leroy Smith III was found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for the 2014 killing of his father at their Gardiner apartment and officials say medications have been effective in controlling his mental illness.
Published
September 2, 2022

Police standoff at Richmond mobile home park ends after man taken to hospital

Authorities were called to a home off Hatch Street on Friday after a relative reported the man had made suicidal statements and had a firearm.
Published
August 31, 2022

Family offers $500 reward in case of man missing from Bangor psychiatric center

Graham Lacher, 38, has been missing for three months after walking away from the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center.
Published
July 15, 2022

Maine joins nation in access to 988 crisis line for mental health

Beginning Saturday, the Federal Communications Commission will require telephone providers to implement the new 988 mental health crisis line, which will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Published
July 15, 2022

Killer’s spiritual beliefs a factor as authorities weigh request for increased privileges

Enoch Petrucelly, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his brother to death in 2008 and committed to the custody of the state, is seeking increased autonomy.
Published
May 26, 2022

Maine Voices: Mental illness is one key factor in mass shootings. And we should address it now.

In our schools, among law enforcement and in our jails, we must invest in identifying and treating behavioral health issues – before the next tragedy.
Published
May 19, 2022

Augusta man to serve 2 years in prison for assault of woman in vehicle

Christopher M. Good pleaded no contest to several charges, including reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and terrorizing in addition to the assault charges.
Published
May 19, 2022

Interim Portland Chief: Responding to overdoses, officers prioritize saving lives

With long wait lists and too few treatment beds, police carry out a vital public health role by administering Narcan.
Published
May 18, 2022

Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health

Given cannabis’ accessibility in the community, it’s vital for adults to recognize the symptoms and initiate judgment-free communication.