Ham radio operators air a grievance: Leave our hobby alone
The construction of several antennas in Jonesboro stirs up some controversy among ham radio operators, and so does a proposed bill in Augusta.
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Gun manufacturers have made a dramatic exodus from Maine
Tax breaks and a sunny political climate have convinced companies to find welcoming homes in the South.
States strive to reverse shortage of paramedics, EMTs
Maine is not alone: A federal study projected a nationwide need for 40,000 more full-time emergency medical personnel from 2016 to 2030.
Moosabec ambulance service chief says more funding is ‘critical’
In Jonesport and Beals, the Moosabec Ambulance Service has submitted budget requests for 2023 that tripled the amounts sought and raised last year.
Washington County emergency responders work on ways to avoid financial crisis
Ambulance companies say they are barely surviving, and hope lawmakers back a plan calling for $70 million a year over five years, although it wouldn't be a long-term solution.
Washington County emergency medical system approaches a crisis
Staff shortages abound, which could lead to longer waits for help in situations where time means so much.
Maine’s first boating license law would go into effect in 2024
Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.
