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In Rebuttal, G. Dunne: The underlying problem

While there is little doubt that Maine’s mental health system is in serious need of reform, housing difficult patients in the Maine State Prison is not the solution (editorial, Sept. 15: “Riverview’s most dangerous patients must be moved”). The criminal justice and mental health systems are separate entities and should remain that way. Those found […]

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Maine State Prison looking to fill 20 job openings

WARREN (AP) — Corrections officials are looking to fill 20 jobs at the Maine State Prison in Warren. The Department of Corrections said it wants to fill the correction officer openings by Aug. 26. The jobs pay an average of $34,000 a year with benefits. Officials said besides having a strong work ethic, applicants need […]