‘Not to get political, but it’s a real indication of how flawed our health care system is,’ said Platner.
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Posted inMaine, News
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move
University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
Posted inMaine, News
Emergency calls are on the rise. Not enough Mainers are answering.
Maine’s firefighter shortage is part of a national problem, but the state’s size, rural makeup and aging population complicate matters — and the solutions are proving elusive.
Posted inMaine, News
When Maine warming centers can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’
Advocates say overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in York County.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast, Things to Do
Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
Posted inMaine, News
Longtime Portland paramedic firefighter remembered as dedicated public servant
John Kooistra, the deputy fire chief in Windham since 2019, died Monday after a battle with cancer.
Posted inMaine, News
Across Maine, protesters join in anti-ICE rallies in response to Minnesota killing
Hundreds of people gathered in Portland, Augusta, Bath and other locations Saturday to protest the killing of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
First steps in sale of Kennebec River dams draw pushback
Sappi, several elected officials and local business groups are objecting to Brookfield’s preparations with regulators to sell the dams to The Nature Conservancy.