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They care for victims of violent crime Now their jobs are at risk

A trend toward out-of-court settlements has diminished the fund that traditionally paid for victim witness advocates.

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A new street drug is showing up in more fatal Maine overdoses

Xylazine, a non-opioid tranquilizer also known as “tranq,” is being increasingly mixed into illicit drugs like fentanyl and heroin.

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Penobscot County raises wages for 911 dispatchers to fight employee shortage

Penobscot County raises wages for 911 dispatchers to fight employee shortage
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Penobscot County dispatchers are getting a raise

The raise has made pay for Penobscot County dispatchers more competitive, but it still trails other centers in the region.

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Bangor may pay Streetplus $1 2M to clean and patrol downtown

Streetplus’ services range from litter and sidewalk snow removal, to security, to hospitality and social service work.

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