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5 people have used Maine’s new red flag law on their family members so far
Six months since the new red flag law went into effect, a total of eight orders have been filed. Law enforcement officers are continuing to favor the pre-existing yellow flag law.
The people behind 1 jail’s new approach to addiction treatment
Officials involved in the Franklin County Detention Center’s addiction treatment program sat down with health care reporter Emily Bader at the latest in a series of Monitor Talks.
Maine waited years for a Lyme vaccine. RFK hobbled the panel needed for a smooth rollout
“All the rules are out the window,” said a physician who once served on the committee that gave guidance on new vaccines. “I don’t know how this plays out.”
Answers to 3 questions about a potential Lyme vaccine
Learn where the vaccine’s approvals stand, how effective it is and what is slowing down its potential release.
August ‘radio hour’ explores how Maine jails treat addiction
The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent Maine Monitor reporting.
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