Proponents say the increase from three to five commissioners will better represent residents in northern Franklin County.
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At Safe Harbor in Machias, a place for women in recovery – and their kids
The Down East certified recovery home is one of just two in Maine that allows women to bring their children.
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Eastport wants cruise ships. Federal staffing problems may complicate that.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified Gardner in January that, because of staffing shortages, there was some question whether it could screen four vessels due from Canada in the fall.
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‘Maine has lost sight of parents’ and children’s right to be together’: The case of Barni A.
A state supreme court case found a mother’s parental rights were unfairly terminated, providing a rare glimpse inside the opaque child welfare system.
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Scenic section of Down East trail reopens
One of the most beloved and beautiful stretches of the Down East Sunrise Trail reopened this week, months after being hit by winter storms.
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Maine’s health department rarely investigates when residents wander away from care facilities
Elopement – when a resident wanders out of a care home – is a real risk, particularly for people with dementia. But in the vast majority of cases, the facilities are never inspected and rarely sanctioned.
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Yarmouth moves closer to dam removals on the Royal River
A deliberation that has spanned decades was pushed forward by a recent plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove one dam and much of another.
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‘No courthouse in our neighborhood’: Plans for new Hancock County facility draw outcry
Ellsworth residents criticize the site on Surry Road, raising concerns about the amount of usable land and effect on local traffic.
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Regulators approve changes to Maine mining laws
The new rules could pave the way for a small-scale lithium-ore mining operation in the western Maine town of Newry.
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Lawmakers gut bill aimed at protecting Maine lakes
The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.