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Maine nonprofit joins lawsuit against Trump administration over reproductive care funding freeze
Nearly $2 million in grants for Maine Family Planning, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and community health clinics has been frozen.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state’s housing crisis.
Posted inNation & World, News
ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students nationwide
Zach Heiden, chief counsel of the ACLU of Maine, said the sudden reversal is ‘the latest example of the destructive chaos coming from the Trump administration.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brewer doctor could face suspension after mom says he ignored shaken baby concerns
Dr. Albert Adams has denied the mother’s claims and the state medical board has agreed to delay his suspension pending further review.
Posted inMaine, News
BMV branches flooded by unprecedented influx of Mainers ahead of Real ID switch
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine residents will still be able to apply for a Real ID after May 7.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville building named for father, son duo’s commitment to city
The Kirk & Greg Powell Building, located at 173 Main St., was dedicated in honor of their generational work in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, News
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery halted again, this time for the year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects fisherman to reach the 675,563-pound harvest limit within the next few days.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to advertise again for new city manager
The search will start anew since four candidates interviewed won’t be invited to a second interview, Mayor Mike Morris says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat
4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the ‘boat tote’ that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.