Maine will receive at least $235 million in settlements from companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis
A Maine Monitor analysis looks at who stands to benefit from this money and why it matters.
Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing crisis intensifies
Asylum seekers needing help have added to a basic problem: Too few beds available for too many hopeful people.
Portland says “we’re pushed to the brink” by mounting homeless crisis
The city plans to clear a growing tent encampment, leaving people pondering where to go next with no overall solution in sight.
Greater Portland Health employees raise concerns about staffing, management
Leaders at the nonprofit say they are addressing the complaints, which surfaced in letters from workers and a staff “listening session."
Lewiston police investigate a resident’s encounter with officer
The incident was captured on video and has been distributed widely on social media.