Where the News Began

Published January 11, 2013

Where the news began

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Fox not only wanted to expose what he saw as a culture of abuse in the Australian Catholic Church, but also to allege a police cover-up of the abuse. Institutions don't tend to look favorably upon such dissent. Whistle-blowing can lay waste to a person …
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Lawmakers get closer look at governor's spending cuts

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Cousins, outlining how a $ 360,000 reduction would affect substance-abuse treatment in Maine, said public health, public safety, child welfare and medical costs would be affected, and treatment costs would shift to those areas. While almost every state …
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Study: Prescription Misuse Is a Top Public-Health Concern

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“Data from this report helps up better understand geographic variations in use and should help with the development of more targeted and effective prevention and treatment programs. The key is educating the public on the serious health risks involved …
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Admitted burglar gets 'last chance' before jail

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In exchange, the 22-year-old is getting what all involved are calling an unusual and "extraordinary" opportunity to address his substance-abuse problems before being sentenced for those crimes. "I do trust him that he can make it this time," McAllister …
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