6 years ago
MDEA launches app for anonymous tips
Drug investigations often start with a tip from the public. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has introduced a new way for citizens to forward tips anonymously.
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6 years ago
Maine’s federal courts run out of money Friday but will keep operating
Federal courts will run out of money Friday because of the government shutdown, but will continue operating with essential personnel, U.S. District Judge Jon Levy, chief judge for the District of Maine, announced Friday.
6 years ago
The polar vortex has fractured, and the eastern US faces a punishing winter
The swirling winds tens of thousands of feet high in the sky above the Arctic — the dreaded polar vortex — broke apart into three parts to ring in 2019. Now the eastern half of the United States is about to feel the consequences.
6 years ago
Rash of snowmobile crashes prompts call for riders to slow down, use caution
Maine game wardens were busy responding to a number of serious snowmobile accidents last weekend, and with substantial snow in the forecast for the coming days, wardens say focusing on snowmobile safety makes a lot of sense as more sledders will be hitting the trails.
6 years ago
Maine road projects face long delays without federal budget in place
State transportation officials say that as the budget impasse continues in Washington, there is growing uncertainty around hundreds of millions of dollars in contracted projects that provide thousands of jobs in Maine.
6 years ago
Report shows how badly LePage’s wind energy panel fizzled
A Maine commission created as part of the former Republican governor’s efforts to hinder wind projects has released a report drawing few conclusions about the impact of wind turbines.
6 years ago
State panel told to protect Maine woods from development sprawl
A proposal to change how development is allowed in Maine’s Unorganized Territory still is being met with some vocal opposition, despite some minor changes that a state planning body has made to the draft policy.
6 years ago
Bear hunting, deer baiting among topics targeted by legislative bills
Earlier this week, in what has become an annual ritual, Maine political insiders began posting links to the initial lists of legislative bills — by title only — that have been introduced.
6 years ago
First review in two decades shows all the ways Maine failed kids with mental health problems
A private consulting firm has concluded that Maine can do far more to serve children with behavioral and mental health needs, after finishing a wholesale review of services in the state.
6 years ago
National Weather Service is open 24/7, but forecasters are working without pay
Despite working the swing shift this week and seeing no sign of a paycheck any time soon, Jason Wright feels lucky.
