Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
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Photos: Day of Caring in Androscoggin County
Volunteers from area businesses take part in the annual United Way event.
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At long last, Mainers could vote for a new state flag. Here’s everything you need to know.
Question 5 on the November ballot will give voters a chance to decide whether a version of the original 1901 Maine state flag should replace the current flag featuring the state seal.
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State foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’
Maine’s leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Portland considers changes to needle exchange program after growing complaints
Mayor Mark Dion wants to limit the number of needles the city gives out. But the public health department is exploring less drastic measures, like a potential syringe buy-back program.
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Maine one of 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night
A geomagnetic storm will cause the aurora borealis to be visible from parts of the United States and most of Canada on Thursday, and perhaps again Friday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Public put to work to find solutions to recent violence in Lewiston
Julia Sleeper-Whiting, founder and director of Tree Street Youth in Lewiston, broke the crowd of about 60 into eight different groups and then spent the next hour running from table to table to keep those groups motivated.
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Dixfield-based school district asked to livestream, record meetings again
Last spring the board stopped livestreaming and recording meetings in preparation for its $14.28 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
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Ridership is rising, but the Lewiston, Auburn, Portland commuter bus has a long way to go
In almost two months since the pilot service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland began, ridership has increased. However, some issues are still in need of improvement.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.