Two men died from gases while working in a sewage tank in Kennebunkport in September.
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Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Martin’s Point gets Medicare’s top rating
Martin’s Point is the only Medicare Advantage plan in Maine to receive the 5-star designation.
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State panel weighs cap on addiction treatment
Doctors say limiting MaineCare coverage to save money would put patients in jeopardy.
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Employer likely to fight fines in deaths
Ted Stevens says the men who died in a sewer tank chose not to use safety equipment he provided.
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Turn in unused, expired medicine
Unneeded medication will be collected statewide Saturday to ensure safe disposal and stop misuse.
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Company objects to fines for sewer gas deaths
The owner of Stevens Electric & Pump Service says the company provided the proper safety equipment and training.
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Mercy adds outpatient intake hours in evenings
The recovery center in Westbrook strives to maximize access for those with jobs who seek treatment.
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Prescription drug abuse task force planned after day-long summit
Maine’s governor and attorney general plan to form a task force to fight prescription drug abuse.
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Painkiller abuse summit ends with plan for task force
About 150 government officials, law enforcement leaders, physicians and others attended a conference today to address painkiller addiction.
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Experts: Maine response lacks teamwork
Groups have to pull together, they say, because despite the state’s efforts, the epidemic has worsened.