Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.
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Group recommends the state reestablish parole and other early prison release options
The Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole in Maine recommended state lawmakers also consider reviving a state-funded institute from the 1970s that regularly reviewed and revised Maine’s sentencing laws.
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Collins’ new defense posting could bring more work to Maine shipyards
Sen. Susan Collins’ new role as ranking Republican on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee will help advance her goal of expanding the Naval fleet, which could mean more work for Bath Iron Works and other defense contractors in Maine.
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Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments
Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.
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Study finds health risks, care gaps for Down East fishermen
Harvesters in an industry with so many injuries have little time or finances to visit doctors, and the result can be self-medicating that leads to substance abuse.
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Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season
Many people were out ice fishing Sunday at China Lake, Lake George and other locations, but fishing south of Augusta was not so good, given unfavorable ice conditions.
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Police, prosecutors, Maine National Guard can do more to help sexual assault victims, AG says
Attorney General Aaron Frey released a report to lawmakers this week outlining how allegations of sexual assault and harassment within the Maine National Guard are investigated.
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Join KELT to identify animals by the prints and signs they leave behind
Even in the dead of winter, the natural world is brimming with activity. All one needs to do is look for the signs that animals leave behind. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to discover how to read animal tracks at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at DeWick Farm in Woolwich. Led by […]
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Lisbon seniors invited to sign up for 2023 trips
The Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors and the Lisbon Parks and Rec have a few trips scheduled for the coming months. The first trip is via coach bus to Cabane a Sucre Megantic in Lac Megantic Quebec on March 23, where seniors can enjoy a great Canadian meal with entertainment. The return trip will include a […]