Dragon Products has been fined more than $360,000 since 2020 for mine safety and health violations.
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Maine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails
The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.
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Legislation aims to curb violence against Maine health care workers in emergency settings
As the bill awaits final passage, some advocates say there’s more to be done to prevent violence in health care settings.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains
The proposal, aimed at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas, is raising concerns among some area residents.
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Maine will receive at least $235 million in settlements from companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis
A Maine Monitor analysis looks at who stands to benefit from this money and why it matters.
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Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
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Civil rights group may seek federal probe of Maine’s indigent defense system
A forthcoming report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will detail shortcomings of legal services for the state’s poor.
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In Washington County, getting from here to there isn’t so simple
The far-flung county with high poverty rates is searching for solutions to a lack of a comprehensive public transportation system.
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New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
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Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.