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Published
December 28, 2021

After taking last year off, the flu is back in Maine, but off to a slow start

In Maine and nationally, the dominant strain appears to be particularly virulent, but this year's influenza vaccine appears to be a good match for it, said Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MaineHealth's chief health improvement officer.
Published
December 15, 2021

Central Maine Power ranked dead last in nation for customer satisfaction

Advocates of a consumer-owned electric utility for Maine say CMP's latest low rating by J.D. Power supports their argument.
Published
December 13, 2021

Maine utilities regulators to investigate lawsuit against CMP’s parent, Avangrid

The Public Utilities Commission will try to determine whether the capital expenditure costs alleged in the lawsuit are being recovered in CMP's electricity rates.
Published
December 9, 2021

Lawmakers call on Maine PUC to investigate allegations in lawsuit against CMP parent company

The bipartisan group contends that Maine ratepayers have the right to know how they could be affected by improprieties allegedly committed by Avangrid.
Published
November 1, 2021

Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate

The staffing disclosure came following last week's deadline for the state's health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Published
July 21, 2021

New law will provide tax relief to thousands of Maine seniors

Under the program designed to help seniors age in place, the state will pay property taxes for those 65 and older who qualify and agree to give the state a lien on their property for eventual repayment.
Published
May 7, 2021

Augusta woman’s run on ‘Jeopardy!’ comes to an end after two victories

Jamie Logan concluded a 3-day run on the game show Friday night, finishing second to a Virginia graduate student and taking home more than $50,000.
Published
April 26, 2021

Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances

The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers' use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.
Published
April 5, 2021

Citing an increase in dangerous driving, state police say crackdown is coming

Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
Published
March 18, 2021

Maine’s top law enforcement official defends Trooper of the Year selection

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says a review found that the award, to an officer accused of racial profiling, was not meant to send a signal to the Black Lives Matter movement. A lawmaker who sought the review isn't satisfied.