Fewer Maine teens vaping, but mental health struggles remain common, survey shows

Results from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey were released Friday.

Reporting Aside: After years of self-destructive behavior, Waterville woman forges new path

Ashley Noel suffered from addiction, loss and post-traumatic stress but ultimately found hope and healing, Amy Calder writes.

Augusta man who stole city police cruiser found not criminally responsible, placed into state custody for treatment

Kyle King, 28, stole an unlocked and running police cruiser in November 2022 and drove it to Shaw's Plaza at 150 Western Ave. in Augusta, where he followed and confronted a family, before being taken into custody by officers.

National expert tells Mainers it will take time to heal from shooting spree

Dr. Anthony Ng said it is still 'really early' in recovering from the trauma of October 25 murders in Lewiston.

The Maine Millennial: When will we stop ignoring mental health care?

You can't fall through the cracks of a system that doesn't exist.

Mental health impacts from the Lewiston mass shooting likely to simmer

Counselors say feelings will be heightened and more services will be needed once all the victims are identified and the suspect is caught.

How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting

Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night's shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.

Ben Bragdon: For their sake, we’ve got to let kids be kids

Commentary: Veterans Crisis Line, 988 +1, faces major challenges

If following protocol isn’t enough, data and community-based evaluation is the next step toward protecting our nation’s heroes.  

Commentary: We must continue to strengthen mental health services for Maine’s kids

Don’t allow our youth experiencing behavioral and mental health crises to continue to languish in emergency rooms and jails.