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Law Would Boost Mental Health Help in County Jails

County jails could get more help addressing mental health and substance abuse under a Republican lawmaker’s legislation.

Lawmakers Look at Public Health Approach to Opioid Crisis

Maine lawmakers are looking at treating the opioid crisis with a public health approach.

LePage Administration Outsources Part of Medicaid Program

Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to outsource part of the state’s Medicaid application process will cost the state more.

Worker Killed in Accident at Maine Sawmill

Officials say a worker has died in an accident at a Maine wood products mill.

Maine Seeking Feedback About Creating New Opportunity Zones

Maine officials are soliciting feedback about the use of a new federal program designed to bring jobs and growth to localized areas.

Maine Says It’s Time to Kill Rash-Causing Caterpillars

State entomologists say it’s time for Maine property owners to remove a species of invasive caterpillar from trees where they can be reached.

All 3 Sought in Millinocket Death Are Now Behind Bars

All three suspects in a fatal shooting in December in Millinocket, Maine, are behind bars.

Marketing Lobsters, Harvesting Crabs On Agenda At Fish Forum

The social event of the year in the world of Maine fishing is coming to a close in Rockport.

Woman’s body found in trunk of abandoned car

Police say the body of a young woman was found in the trunk of a car towed from a Walmart to an automotive dealership in Pittsfield.

Judge Won’t Drop Immigration Case Over Profiling Claim

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A judge has ruled that a Maine state trooper had a legitimate reason to stop a van full of immigrants that he described as the “ICE mother lode” and will allow a resulting immigration case to move forward

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9 hours ago in Local

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

10 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

13 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

13 hours ago in Local

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

14 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.