The state has made strides in addressing the opioid crisis in recent years, but methamphetamine use — often in combination with other substances — is creating new challenges.
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US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel’s war with Iran
President Trump said in a televised addressed that the sites were ‘completely and fully obliterated.’
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Body of missing clam harvester found in Narraguagus Bay
A family member reported 51-year-old Alton Wallace missing on May 18.
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This year, Portland Pride is jubilant — and defiant
Thousands marched, danced and celebrated in the annual parade and festival Saturday.
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Family of horse and pony lovers strut their stuff at Pittston Fair
Jesse and Casey Seavey of North Anson, and their three daughters, twins Mariah and Morgan, 11, and Lindsey, 6, compete with their workhorses and ponies at the Pittston Fair.
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General assistance services and fire department stipends among items discussed at Sebago Town Meeting
Also discussed was the acceptance of Gregory Pines Drive as a town road.
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Portland’s queer history highlighted, preserved through self-guided walking tour
The newly completed history trail documents 12 locations across the city, including Portland’s first gay bar and a shop that became a gathering spot for the LGBTQ community.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine rail operator asks feds to remove safety signal at Rigby Yard
The request to ‘retire’ the signal, which alerts train crews to changing or unsafe track conditions, has raised safety concerns among workers in the yard and people who live in neighborhoods that flank one of the largest and busiest rail facilities in the Northeast.
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Nearly 400 new Maine laws passed this session. More are coming.
Lawmakers have largely concluded their work for the year, though they are expected to return to Augusta this week to make funding decisions on remaining bills.
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The Hill Arts plans to break ground on new Munjoy Hill venue in October
The Hill Arts has raised $9 million of the $18 million needed for the new 400-seat theater on Congress Street.