Improving communication between community providers and VA officials is the program’s first step.
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Waterville biker follows loyal dog everywhere
Winfried Cates, 52, says he lets his 12-year-old golden retriever Luke determine where they go.
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EPA ruling on climate change could make Maine’s air harder to breathe
The agency has rolled back a landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating the legal basis for federal climate protections.
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Maine committee votes in favor of bill to raise anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental care
The bill will now likely see votes this session in the Maine House and Senate.
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An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.
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Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations
The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.
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Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS
The treatment plant upgrades are expected to be completed in about 2 years.
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Maine reports first measles case since 2019
The case was confirmed by the Maine CDC on Thursday.
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Dentists testify in favor of bill that would reduce wait times for children
The proposed bill would increase reimbursement rates for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for dental work.
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Maine’s hospitals chase financial stability as Medicaid cuts loom
About 40% of Maine’s hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.