Rockland’s minimum wage for some workers will increase from $15 per hour to $15.50 on Wednesday. This increase, which applies to people employed by a company with...
Stories of violence, understaffing and dysfunction at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland have spilled into the public eye for years now. But over...
Maine is set to close out 2024 as a year that saw a continued decline in drug overdose deaths. But while the top official responsible for...
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HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more...
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HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more...
It was a painful decision, but Doris felt like she had no choice. Staff at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle called Doris on...
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District clinched a fourth term over state Rep. Austin Theriault in a tight Tuesday election that is one of...
