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Maine lawmakers consider bill to end solitary confinement

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A legislative committee is taking up a bill that would end the use of solitary confinement in prisons.

Gov. Janet Mills to deliver in-person State of the State address

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is ready to deliver her first State of the State address to a live audience of lawmakers since the pandemic began.

Hospital ordered to pay $200K in wage discrimination lawsuit

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A female psychologist who sued because she was underpaid compared to her male colleagues is owed more than $200,000, a federal judge ruled.

Maine looks to grow access to lawyers in state’s rural areas

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to create a legal aid clinic in northern Maine that supporters said is important for rural residents who need representation.

Supporters call to expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law for overdoses

Supporters of a proposal to expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law regarding drug overdoses will be passing out purple ribbons for supporters to wear Thursday during the governor’s State of the State address.

3 additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Maine as hospitalizations show encouraging trend

Maine continues to see COVID hospitalizations drop, with the number of patients falling by more than 100 over the past two weeks.

Plan for browntail moth fund passes committee vote in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A legislative committee has signed off on a plan to create a new fund to help Maine communities deal with an invasive moth.

Mainer who has attended every Super Bowl says Sunday’s game will be his last

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Three friends who have attended every Super Bowl are hoping for a memorable contest this year, because it will probably be their final trip to the big game as a group.