A tipline set up 26 years ago to combat online child exploitation is ‘enormously valuable’ but hasn’t lived up to its potential.
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The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. The White House aims for a remedy
The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities.
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Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months for smuggling crocodile handbags into U.S.
Her accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the ‘Sex and the City’ TV series.
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Maine to extend solar power to low-income communities, helped by $62 million from Washington
Maine’s programs are intended to bring solar power to renters and homeowners, rural and urban households and others that may not be well-suited for on-site solar.
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Biden marks Earth Day with $7 billion in federal solar power grants
The 60 funded recipients, including the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, will serve 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
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TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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Environmental groups sue Maine, claiming state has failed to comply with climate law
Environmentalists say that in 5 years, regulators have adopted only 2 rules aimed at Maine’s Climate Law’s requirements, and not a single rule to scale back pollution from tailpipe emissions.
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New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
The $18 million pilot initiative is meant to curb evictions. About 2,400 people and families will qualify.
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HealthReach welcomes Dr. Stacey Anderson to Madison health care team
MADISON — The staff of Madison Area Health Center recently welcomed Dr. Stacey Anderson to their professional healthcare team. Anderson earned her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Previously, she attended graduate studies in biochemistry at the University of California and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Texas […]
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Maine State Credit Union to help youth with financial literacy
AUGUSTA – In response to the growing trend of teaching financial literacy to youth, Maine State Credit Union recently announced the launch of its innovative new product, Marty the Mountain. This product is designed to help children learn how to save and manage money. It is designed to create a foundation for future financial savings […]