Police and prosecutors say offenders are being released without any real consequences. But with jails crowded, and constitutional rights at risk, judges have a lot to consider when deciding who should go free.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
How to get local food through Community Supported Agriculture
When it comes to buying local food and helping give farmers more revenue security, Community Supported Agriculture programs are one of the best ways to do that.
For Maine farmers, CSAs bring more certainty to an unforgiving industry
Many farmers have embraced community supported agriculture as a way to stabilize income and promote the benefits of local agriculture.
The trendy styles that will be seen around Maine schools
From small plushies to socks and sandals, here are some of the common items you’ll see students showing off this school year.
New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival takes flight with evening launch
Despite the morning launch being grounded by winds Friday, crowds filled Simard-Payne Memorial Park to take in the evening launch amid food, music and festival activities.
Photos: Friday night at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Balloons began filling the air above hordes of festivalgoers around 6 p.m. Friday at at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
Why is unemployment so low in Maine, and what does it mean?
Everything from housing and industry booms to fewer job-seekers and the state’s status as the oldest in the nation has contributed to a run of low jobless rates, experts say.
Central Maine Healthcare notifies patients of data breach in June
While the hospital system’s computers were down following the breach, patients reported barriers to care and medications for urgent health concerns.