The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s high court to decide whether to release defendants, dismiss charges due to public defense crisis
Maine has to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who can’t afford their own representation. In hundreds of cases, defendants are still waiting.
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Portland, Augusta both hit 86 degrees Monday, breaking temperature records
It was the warmest Oct. 6 in Portland, and the hottest October day in Augusta on record.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch the Varsity Maine football highlights from Week 5
Tipped balls and other great plays filmed by our reporters.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 5
The top performers from last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman
The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
Posted inMaine, News
Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing
The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.