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Maine’s opioid prescribing rates decline
Opioid prescribing continues to fall in Maine, which has seen one of the highest drops in the country.
Baby lobster numbers spell trouble for shellfish population
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Baby lobsters are continuing to appear in high numbers off some parts of Canada while tailing off in New England, raising questions about what the valuable shellfish’s population will look like in several years
Maine man accused of hitting pregnant wife with vehicle turns himself in
Law enforcement officials say a Maine man accused of striking his pregnant wife with a vehicle has turned himself in.
Personal income up in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Federal data shows the personal income of Mainers has jumped this year partly due to tax code changes
Public can weigh in on insurer rate hikes
GARDINER, Maine (AP) _ The public can weigh in on proposed rate hikes on the individual health marketplace for 2020
Two Treated for Gunshot Wounds After Lewiston Brawl
Two men were shot Saturday night in Lewiston and were hospitalized for their injuries.
Maine County Opts for 250-Bed Jail at $45 Million
A Maine county is opting for a $45 million plan to replace its aging and overcrowded jail.
Maine Agricultural Fair Season Heads to Top of the State
Maine’s agricultural fair season is headed to its most northern destination, the site of the Northern Maine Fair.
Former Governor Asks Utility Company to Fix Billing Issue
Former Maine Gov. John Baldacci calls on Central Maine Power to resolve thousands of customer complaints about excessively high bills.
