The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars
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Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health donate to Somali Bantu Community Association
LEWISTON — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation donated $20,000 to the Somali Bantu Community Association, part of a $1 million donation to 42 organizations across the region to expand vaccine education, awareness and outreach in communities of color. Grants will support a range of organizations, from statewide organizations to local […]
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Maine prisons will expand treatment for opioid use disorder
The state prisons will provide access to medication-assisted treatment for all inmates who need it, something advocates have long pushed the state to do.
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Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history
The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they’re teaching about racial and social injustice.
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Updated: How can I get vaccinated?
Here’s the latest information on seeking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Dozens charged in Capitol riots spewed extremist rhetoric
The attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has reignited the debate over how law enforcement should handle domestic extremist groups.
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Stormy weather cancels Tuesday vaccine clinics
MaineHealth will close or delay the openings of vaccine clinics around the state Tuesday because of predicted snow and sleet.
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New Commons Project presents Dungeons & Dragons as next featured topic
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Pioneering Maine outdoorsman George Smith dies at 72
He was director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine for nearly two decades and four years ago was diagnosed with ALS.
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Maine legislators urged to add staff to oversee legal defense for the poor
Lawmakers are scrutinizing the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, which has struggled to oversee legal services for poor Mainers accused of crimes.