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Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says
Both the Army Reserves and local police missed out on opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s psychiatric crisis and seize weapons from the spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history, according to a final report released Tuesday.
BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Northern Light Health eliminates use of desflurane in the operating room
BREWER — Northern Light Health has eliminated the use of the anesthetic gas desflurane throughout its hospitals. This is a significant step as Northern Light seeks to halve its carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Desflurane has a global warming potential 2,500 times more than carbon dioxide and has been regularly used as a patient anesthetic in Northern Light operating rooms for decades. Alternative anesthetics, such as sevoflurane, will be used instead, which are just as effective and safe for patients. Desflurane is also the most expensive of the inhaled anesthetics, so its elimination brings both a cost savings and environmental benefits.
How to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
BANGOR, Maine (PENQUIS) - The hot summer heat has many people thinking about going to the beach and not heating their home for the winter, but cold Maine temperatures are just around the corner. Unfortunately, many people are struggling financially and may not have money for everyday basic needs such as food and medicine, never mind fuel for the future. Thankfully there is help available for people who qualify for fuel assistance to help keep warm during the cold Maine winter months. The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, assists income-eligible households in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties with high winter heating costs. Homes may be heated with oil, kerosene, coal, pellets, wood, LP gas, or electricity.
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Special guest speaker at MSBA Bee Fest Sept. 8
The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be its keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event includes over 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master Beekeepers and experts in managing honey bee colonies in Maine. There will be nine unique demonstration areas including an open hive demonstration area in the Kennebec Beekeepers Association’s apiary on the Viles Arboretum property. Bee Fest is a free event to all and we look forward to welcoming over 200 experienced beekeepers as well as want-to-be beekeepers looking for more information on the art and science of keeping honey bees in Maine.
Here’s All the Maine and New Hampshire People Who Have Played on ‘Survivor’
It's wild to think "Survivor" has been on TV screens for nearly 25 years and almost 50 seasons. The reality game show that started in May 2000 (how old were you?!) was a ratings hit from the jump and is still drawing in millions of viewers in its newest seasons.
Hurricane Ernesto kicks up big waves in Southern Maine, delighting surfers
Dozens of surfers converged on Higgins Beach in Scarborough today, chasing waves kicked up by Hurricane Ernesto, which is currently churning out to sea east of Nova Scotia. Taylor Hamilton, who drove down from Rockport, said the waves were some of the biggest she's ever seen here. "It's great today,...
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