Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.
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Fire that destroyed Unity flower shop, home believed to have been caused by cat
The fire reported at 6:51 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street drew firefighters from 12 towns, according to a fire official.
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More snow, then sleet, hits Maine on Sunday amid a more wintry February
The snow — between 5 and 10 inches in most of southern Maine, with totals over a foot in the state’s far north — eventually changed to sleet and freezing rain in coastal and southern areas.
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How much snow fell this weekend in Maine? Explore our interactive map
Totals across the state generally ranged from 5 to 10 inches, while some areas in Aroostook County got up to 16 inches.
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Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine’s senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump’s second term.
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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center’s $35 million climate grant caught up in funding freeze
A $335,000 reimbursement for 2 months’ worth of USDA program expenses is on hold.
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Maine research labs warn that Trump’s NIH cuts would be devastating
The cutbacks would hobble life sciences research, experts say.
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As shootings become part of the backdrop of Lewiston, the city is trying to come to grips with a growing problem
Data from the Lewiston Police Department show gun violence over the last six years has take a dramatic upturn.
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Maine farmers left in limbo by federal funding freeze
Despite having signed government contracts, farmers who have spent money on projects to conserve soil, water and power have been told they cannot get reimbursed until USDA programs and policies are reviewed by Elon Musk’s DOGE team.