In the first 10 months of 2024, there have been 403 fatal drug overdoses, which puts the state on pace for its lowest annual total since 2019.
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$9.3 million grant could mean fewer wildlife collisions in northern Maine
A 2-mile stretch surrounding two culverts in Caribou saw at least 127 collisions between 2003-23, according to the Maine DOT.
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Multi-vehicle crash closes Maine Turnpike near Scarborough, road now reopen
Four vehicles were involved in a chain collision near mile marker 39, closing southbound lanes for several hours.
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State investigates complaints that Falmouth day care gave melatonin to children
The child care operator could face licensing action but says she is appealing the findings and has denied the allegations.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
The federally-administered tally finds an almost 40% increase in family homelessness.
Posted inMaine
Petitions call for Portland to provide more warming space through the winter
Advocates say the threshold to open the warming shelter, when the temperature drops to 15 degrees or there’s more than 10 inches of snow, is too restrictive and is failing to protect people from the elements.
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Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 5: ‘We’re still here’
Episode 5 examines the outsized impact the Lewiston shootings had on the deaf and hard of hearing, how the community often feels forgotten and why it has become a catalyst for equity.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for central Maine murder suspect
Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man sentenced to 12 years for deadly shooting in Portland’s Parkside neighborhood
Tristin Chamberlain, 23, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the November 2022 death of Tyler Flexon.
