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More than 20 birds found on Ogunquit Beach likely died of avian flu

State officials warn that the risk for animals is high and urge residents to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.

The test, now awaiting FDA approval, would help during treatment of triple negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.

Hannah Reidel described the ‘chaos and confusion’ at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prior to the layoffs.

Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.

Redington-Fairview General Hospital is planning to expand with a 24,000-square-foot medical office building and two new parking areas.

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Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.

The cutbacks would hobble life sciences research, experts say.

Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.

Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.

Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.