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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Feb. 8

by The Forecaster February 8, 2018June 18, 2019

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5.

Chebeague Island Police Beat: Feb. 8

by The Forecaster February 8, 2018June 18, 2019

Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5.

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Chebeague Island traffic safety panel finds cause for concern

by The Forecaster February 7, 2018June 18, 2019

CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Concerns about speeding and bicycle safety – primarily during the summer, when island population more than triples – are among the findings of a six-member ad-hoc committee that since last September has been studying road conditions and safety. The Board of Selectmen will discuss the Road Safety Committee’s findings during its Feb. 14 meeting. Committee […]

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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access

by David Harry February 6, 2018June 20, 2019

PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone, also known by its Narcan tradename, but cannot write them. Rule 40 would allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe naloxone directly to people 21 years and older. The pharmacists must complete two hours […]

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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast

by Kate Irish Collins February 6, 2018June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid in fiscal year 2019. Last week, the Maine Department of Education released its annual state funding plan for districts across the state, based on an overall $1.1 billion education budget […]

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