Acadia’s new president sees solutions to Maine’s psychiatric care struggles
A Bangor psychiatric hospital’s new president plans to use his experience as a paramedic, entrepreneur and behavioral health leader to
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Penobscot County’s criminal case backlog is still one of the highest in Maine
The backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot County is slowly easing after a spike caused by COVID-19 — but still
Read MoreWays to spend your autumn days at Thompson Free Library
By Kim Brawn We project a lot onto October. Thoughts turn to scenes of brilliant foliage, creative costumes that scare
Read MoreCaribou school population grows unexpectedly
CARIBOU, Maine — In an era of population decline, Aroostook’s newest school is experiencing a major population boom. RSU 39,
Read MoreA Bangor family is fighting to keep its emotional support chickens
Doctors told Amy Martin of Bangor her son likely wouldn’t live longer than two years. C-Jay Martin was born completely
Read MoreTwo innovative Maine-based companies collaborate to enhance animal welfare in research rodents
GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing company based in Waterville, now offers an exclusive Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Service, developed
Read MoreMaine’s Agencies on Aging partner to launch AgeWise Maine Initiative for improved access to immunizations across the state
BIDDEFORD — Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging have partnered to launch the AgeWise Maine Initiative to support immunization efforts
Read MoreHospice of Southern Maine presents Twilight in the Park community luminaria event at Deering Oaks
Hospice of Southern Maine is excited to once again light up Deering Oaks Park in Portland for its Twilight in
Read MoreMaine’s affordable housing crisis is fueling a spike in student homelessness
Inside the basement of an old school building in Lewiston, Jamie Caouette ripped open a trash bag full of donated
Read MoreQuirky restaurant and gaming center brings fantastical adventures to Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — It’s an Aroostook County haven for lovers of theatrical artistry, fantastical tales and imaginative marvels. And much
Read MoreUnited Way of Androscoggin working to support community after attacks
The United Way has a number of ways how you can provide and receive help. Read More
Read MoreAugusta Dollar General shuts down over safety concerns
Items spilling into the aisles and electrical wires being exposed and in reach of customers drove the temporary shut-down of
Read MoreAugusta car crash injures several Gardiner students, 1 seriously
Police say a single vehicle carrying four juveniles Wednesday struck a pole on Cony Road, injuring one student seriously and
Read MoreFranklin County Commission sets public hearings for territories budget, TIF amendment
County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the courthouse to discuss increases in the
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