Today, 30 percent of our resources are being spent on 1 percent of our population because they remain homeless.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines
Cumberland and York counties account for nearly 50 percent of the state’s GDP, a new report finds.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Deaths of working-age people are a public health crisis
Suicide, overdose, alcoholism and obesity are among the preventable causes of death that are lowering life expectancy in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Second round of winter storm likely to make morning commute ‘a mess’
With snow and gusty winds in the forecast for much of Tuesday, schools have canceled classes and state government offices will be closed until 11 a.m.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Zero-tolerance drug policies marginalize at-risk students even more
Intervene and support struggling students – don’t put in place rules that push them out the door.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Annual ‘Lunch and Learn’ to take place Nov. 20
CASCO — Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin J. Joyce will host the annual TRIAD “Lunch and Learn” event at Camp Sunshine to inform seniors about some of the issues impacting their lives. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at 35 Acadia Road, Casco. The program for seniors will provide […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake
Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
Posted inLocal & State, News
CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our communities are safer when we support people living in fear
Take action against domestic abuse: If someone you know is a target, check in with them. If you see someone acting controlling, tell them that’s not OK.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cumberland County residents want more broadband competition, survey shows
The grant-funded report offers a blueprint for public-private partnerships that could compete with existing broadband providers such as Spectrum.