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Heroin on the rise in Maine as state crackdown on prescription opiates paves the way
Two handguns, $2,100 in cash, more than $11,000 worth of heroin, and 40 grams of an unidentified substance were among items police seized Wednesday, Jan.
Report: State's 'digital learning strategy' plans unfinished
A group of digital education experts is recommending that Maine create an online directory to help school districts and teachers find, choose and write reviews of digital learning resources.
Committee rejects tar sands moratorium; opts for study instead
A bill that would have set a two-year moratorium on the transportation of oil sands crude in Maine left the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Monday as a resolution directing state officials to expand a study already in the works.
Private investigators look into Kibby Mountain wind turbine fire
An investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed a wind turbine at New England's largest wind farm is expected to wrap up within a month.
Environmental groups pack hearing on Maine tar sands oil moratorium
Environmental groups packed a legislative public hearing Monday on a proposed two-year moratorium on the transport of tar sands oil through Maine.
"Infinite Love," a show of paintings by Katenia Keller, will open with a 5:30 to 8 p.m. reception Friday, May 3, at Square the Circle Gallery at the Masonic Temple, 137 High St.
Turbine fire illuminates need for reporting mandate
A fire on Jan. 23, 2013, destroyed this turbine -- one of 44 at TransCanada's Kibby Mountain wind farm in northern Franklin County.