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Greely High School teens tackling stigma of mental illness

by Sydney Richelieu January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

A chapter of KyleCares is dedicated to providing resources and spreading awareness to prevent youth suicide.

Local & State

Fewer Maine teens vaping, but mental health struggles remain common, survey shows

by Joe Lawlor December 15, 2023December 16, 2023

Results from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey were released Friday.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Augusta man who stole city police cruiser found not criminally responsible, placed into state custody for treatment

by Keith Edwards November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Kyle King, 28, stole an unlocked and running police cruiser in November 2022 and drove it to Shaw’s Plaza at 150 Western Ave. in Augusta, where he followed and confronted a family, before being taken into custody by officers.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

National expert tells Mainers it will take time to heal from shooting spree

by Steve Collins November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Dr. Anthony Ng said it is still ‘really early’ in recovering from the trauma of Oct. 25 murders in Lewiston.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: When will we stop ignoring mental health care?

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 12, 2023November 11, 2023

You can’t fall through the cracks of a system that doesn’t exist.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Mental health impacts from the Lewiston mass shooting likely to simmer

by Kay Neufeld October 26, 2023October 28, 2023

Counselors say feelings will be heightened and more services will be needed once all the victims are identified and the suspect is caught.

Local & State, Schools and Education

How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting

by Emily Duggan October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.