The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest facilities.
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Police identify victim, suspect in Belgrade shooting
Christina Bell, 58, was shot in the head Sunday morning at her home. Her son, Samuel Bell, 26, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting, according to officials.
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All aboard: Portland’s Polar Express is bound for North Pole
Waterfront ‘Polar Express’ rides are back at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum on the Eastern Prom, promising an unforgettable holiday experience.
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Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9 million in projects
The projects, selected from more than 120 applications, include a methadone clinic in Aroostook County, a syringe service program in Hancock County, and recovery homes in Franklin County.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Working: Lisbon farmer Keena Tracy talks turkey for Thanksgiving
‘Turkeys are very personable,’ Tracy says. ‘They’ll be your best friend if you let them … they will follow you around. They’re very, very curious.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Pickup truck destroyed by fire on Route 4 in Turner
Due to the fire, a propane tank in the bed of the pickup truck exploded and ammunition inside the truck discharged, officials said. No injuries were reported.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Photographer Paul Caponigro, who died this month in Cushing, brought a spiritual quality to his work
He was among America’s foremost landscape photographers.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Face Time: Theresa Shanahan, the Lewiston Franco Center’s new leader
Shanahan brings with her a wealth of experience in event planning, food and restaurant management, the arts, and even knows Maine’s ski and snowboard history.
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Maine’s recalls of moldy cannabis prompt questions on state testing standards
On the heels of back-to-back-to-back recalls, industry members are calling for an examination of the state’s standards for yeast and mold, which they say are simultaneously too tight and too broad.