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.
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How Maine counties and municipalities are spending their opioid settlement funds
Many communities are putting money toward police programs and services, despite advocates’ warnings. Maine expects to receive about $230 million over 18 years from settlements.
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‘Secret courts and secret decisions’: Calls for transparency in Maine’s child welfare system
Do confidentiality rules protect children and their families, or shield government agencies from public scrutiny?
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Overwhelmed educators have ‘nothing left’ for kids in understaffed schools
Schools across the state are struggling with a shortage of personnel. Some districts — like Lewiston — say they’ve nearly had to close at times.
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Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.
In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.
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Lack of attorneys keeps parents waiting in child removal cases
Parents are supposed to have 10 to 14 days to respond to accusations, but instead are sometimes waiting weeks or months while their children are placed elsewhere.
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New report shows striking increase in weather-related power outages in Maine
As more outages occur because of bad weather, a federal grant may help the grid better contain disruptions.