Jackie Mundry
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Maine, United States
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Maine lawmakers hear hours of testimony on parole bill
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard more than six hours of testimony on the bill to reestablish parole. → Read More
Maine lawmakers continue investigating child deaths
The GOC heard public testimony on Friday related to Hailey Goding, one of the four children who died in June 2021. → Read More
Maine schools at risk of losing federal funding
The United States Department of Education sent a letter to Maine DOE Commissioner Pender Makin explaining that Maine is not in compliance with federal assessments. → Read More
New bill would expand access to birth control
A bill being introduced would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control. → Read More
Maine to get $300,000 for aging research
The Maine Council on Aging is receiving a grant from Point32Health Foundation to continue teaching Mainers about age bias. → Read More
Alzheimer's Association aims to reach more Mainers
There are twice as many Black Americans who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's as white Americans, and the Alzheimer's Association is hoping to provide resources to all. → Read More
Not Criminally Responsible: What does that really mean?
As of March 2022, 98 people at Riverview Psychiatric Center were found not criminally responsible by a court. More than 20 percent of them for homicide. → Read More
Task force examining violence against healthcare workers releases report
On Wednesday, the task force presented its recommendations to the Legislature. → Read More
Looking to stay warm? Portland Metro offering free rides to warming centers
With the arctic blast coming into Maine, the Portland Metro is helping people get warm. → Read More
Maine indigent legal services under the microscope during supplemental budget
The joint appropriations committee hosted a public hearing Wednesday, when they received feedback regarding the court system and education. → Read More
CMP crews working to restore power before another storm hits Maine
Maine is in the middle of back-to-back storms, and some people in York County have been without power since Sunday. → Read More
Nonprofit leaders of color awarded Maine Community Foundation grants
The Maine Community Foundation awarded 14 leaders of color with professional development grants. → Read More
Maine House lays out plans for 131st legislature
House Democrats and Republicans share what they are looking to accomplish this session. → Read More
Youth suicides may be on the rise as students return to school, study suggests
A study suggests students are less likely to die by suicide when they are not physically in school. → Read More
Maine county jails seeing a 'revolving door'
Maine's law enforcement community is frustrated about people being arrested over and over. → Read More
Annual Polar Bear Dip and Dash event to fight climate change marks 14th year
The Natural Resource Council of Maine holds its annual Polar Dip and Dash fundraiser each New Year's Eve. → Read More
Report reveals DHHS knew of Maddox Williams before his death
A report released the same day Maddox's mother was sentenced for his murder shows Maddox was known to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. → Read More
Four fires in York County this week alone
The York County Fire Commissioner said it's not uncommon for there to be home fires this time of year. → Read More
Protection order filed after death of Edgecomb toddler
The father of Makinzlee Handrahan’s half siblings has filed a protection from abuse order against Makinzlee’s mother after the child's death. → Read More
A look at damage to Maine landmarks after weekend storm
Portland Head Light and Fort Preble both appear to have been damaged by high winds last week. → Read More