How ‘cluster’ of HIV cases became one of Maine’s largest outbreaks

How will Maine’s coastal spruce forests handle climate change? Researchers with the University of Maine are studying how best to manage coastal spruce forests under intensifying heat and drought. Click the image to read this story by Emmett Gartner of The Maine Monitor.

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Family of teen charged with killing Union paddleboarder ‘devastated’ by online rumors | Portland Press Herald

MaineGeneral files lawsuit against insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers for inflating prices | Maine Public

A small Maine town that built its own broadband network faces new competition | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

How a ‘cluster’ of HIV cases in Penobscot County became one of Maine’s largest outbreaks | Portland Press Herald

Renting in Maine is unaffordable, but it’s the best option in New England | Bangor Daily News

Secretary of State's Office says more BMV scam texts have been sent to Mainers | WMTW

Mills to skip first national governors meeting since Trump confrontation | Portland Press Herald

'Make it less jail': Bill aims to turn Long Creek into treatment center | WGME

Medicaid cuts will be ‘devastating,’ says advocate for the homeless in Maine | Spectrum News Maine

Senate advances military construction and veterans bill funding Maine initiatives | Maine Public

Laurel Libby has already broken her own fundraising record for Maine lawmakers | Bangor Daily News

A federal tax incentive is changing. Here's what it could mean for Maine. | News Center Maine

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