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Overdose rates soar after incarceration. How some jails are trying to improve the odds

Opioid-related overdose is the leading cause of death among recently incarcerated people. But not all jails have the resources for robust re-entry planning.

Read this story by Emily Bader

Maine Democrats were headed toward a crowded Senate convention. Now it’s poised to be a Troy Jackson coronation: Some Democrats have raised questions about whether the party’s approach has been as transparent and inclusive as promised. Read this story by Matt Junker

NOAA report finds Gulf of Maine warming slowed for now, but ecosystem remains unstable: Although the climate is changing, scientists say fishermen can find a path forward. Read this story by Delger Erdenesanaa

Lincoln scales back conservative-led budget cuts after weeks of backlash: While Lincoln’s budget is being slashed, the change pales in comparison to the original 12.8% budget cut. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News

Wilton Blueberry Festival hiring bounce house workers amid volunteer shortage: Prompted by a hallway clash at the July 7 meeting, a resident urges the Board of Selectpersons to enforce meeting decorum. Read this story by Bob Neal

Fairfield sets special town meeting to reconsider two articles that failed at June annual town meeting: Officials propose $28,000 in cuts to government administration and reserve funds ahead of an Aug. 5 public hearing. Read this story by Colin Hickey

Lobstermen propose enlarging fishing area in the waters of Englishman Bay for small-scale operators: The proposal aims to make fishing safer and more productive for lobstermen who set buoyed lines by pushing heavy trawls farther offshore. Read this story by Jessica Brockington

RSU 73 board accepts resignations of elementary principal, 3 teachers: Two teachers accepted jobs in home districts and a third at ND Paper, while interim leadership plans are set ahead of the new school year. Read this story by Bob Neal

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ICE agent who shot man in Biddeford reportedly in protective custody | Portland Press Herald ($)

Maine among states suing Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding | Associated Press

Negligence rulings against Northern Light Health total nearly $50M this year | Bangor Daily News ($)

Maine advocates worry about Trump cutbacks in bike lane support | Maine Public

Penobscot County loaned itself millions in COVID relief funds amid budget crisis | Bangor Daily News ($)

Maine ends 2026 fiscal year with $148 million surplus in General Fund, Mills administration says | WMTW

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