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COVID-19 vaccines for children will be arriving in Maine soon

by Joe Lawlor October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Unlike adult doses, which are widely available now, states have experienced delays in receiving pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.

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Maine doctors face vaccine questions amid shifting federal guidelines

by Kendra Caruso October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.

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Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries

by Joe Lawlor October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.

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A longtime federal hunger survey is ending. Why that matters to Maine

by Kendra Caruso October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

The Trump administration’s decision to stop the Annual Household Food Security survey comes amid a funding cut to the food stamp program.

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Northern Light, Anthem agree to keep negotiating

by Joe Lawlor October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement Wednesday that she got involved to help resolve the impasse.

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Northern Light, Anthem contract talks stall ahead of midnight deadline

by Joe Lawlor and Drew Johnson September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.