Attorneys and advocates say one of Maine’s busiest court districts is suffering a severe shortage of defense lawyers available for domestic violence cases.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineHealth hires doctor for executive position
Dr. Adrian Moran will be MaineHealth’s chief medical and transformation officer.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineCare patients, advocates say transportation company failing to live up to agreement
Patients say drivers with Modivcare, the largest non-emergency medical transportation broker in the country, are denying rides without explanation.
Posted inMaine
Three injured in two-vehicle crash on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield
Officials: A Chevrolet Equinox driven by Klay Dunning, 18, of Chesterville hit a Hyundai Elantra driven by Jared Peaslee, 38, of Fairfield. Marietta Peaslee, 41, of Fairfield was inside the vehicle with Jared Peaslee.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Damariscotta waterfront restaurant destroyed in early-morning fire
No one was injured in the fire at the Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina, police said.
Posted inMaine
Central Maine Labor Council hosts lunch in Skowhegan to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The event was organized to support two local labor unions now in contract negotiations with their employers.
Posted inMaine, News
United Way of Southern Maine awarded $5.4 million grant for immigrant support
The funds will be distributed to local organizations that provide food, shelter and other resources to immigrants.
Posted inMaine, News
Number of Maine children in state custody rises to 20-year high
There are 468 more children in protective custody now than 6 years ago, when state officials faced fresh scrutiny in the wake of 2 high-profile child deaths. What’s driving the increase?
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In photos: For these Mainers, this holiday’s just another day of labor
Labor Day’s not a day off for everyone. Here are photos of a few of the Mainers who work on a day many others take off.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Races to watch: Control of the Maine State House is at stake
Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.