The governor orders the purchase of 35,000 doses of overdose-reversing naloxone; integration of medication-assisted treatment into the criminal justice system; and creation of a statewide network of 250 recovery coaches.
2019
Moose permit lottery application process now open
Applications will will be accepted online only.
Orono officials continue marijuana sales discussion
Orono has not yet taken a stance on whether it plans to allow sales but has been looking at what other communities are doing
At the Legislature: Committee business, part 1: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Most of the bills coming to the committee over the next few weeks have to do with hunting.
Merger involving Vets First Choice will create Maine’s largest publicly traded firm
The animal-health tech company, Covetrus Inc., would have annual revenue of about $4 billion.
As Fiberight plant nears completion, municipal representatives seek clearer communication
Representatives on the Municipal Review Committee still are voicing frustrations with the company putting out mixed messages to the public.
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation seeking nominees for Community Matters grants
more than $140,000 will be distributed to charitable organizations.
Grants available for Penobscot County non-profits
The grants from from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.
Harry Potter Book Night on Feb. 7 at Governor’s Restaurant
The event will include Governor’s staff and guests dressed as popular Harry Potter characters, along with Harry Potter themed food and drinks, and Harry Potter book readings.
Old Town Recreation Center holding annual Father-Daughter Dance
The dance will be at the Old Town Elementary School on Feb. 9.