Members of the National Shattering Silence Coalition, including former state legislator John Nutting, have urged the commission investigating the shooting to promote expanding use of Maine’s progressive treatment program.
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York County resident dies from rare virus caused by tick bite
Two other Maine residents – in Kennebec and Lincoln counties – have been infected with the virus so far this year.
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Abortion pill access is unchanged after Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s a look at what Thursday’s decision does and does not mean for abortion access.
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Maine abortion providers, Gov. Mills praise Supreme Court ruling
The failed effort to ban access to a commonly used abortion drug was closely watched in Maine.
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Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication
The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.
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Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children thrown out by federal judge
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has vowed to appeal.
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New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery
Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.
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Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
If it wins final approval, the drug, donanemab, would only be the second Alzheimer’s drug cleared in the U.S. that’s been shown to convincingly slow cognitive decline and memory problems due to Alzheimer’s.
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At Safe Harbor in Machias, a place for women in recovery – and their kids
The Down East certified recovery home is one of just two in Maine that allows women to bring their children.
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Businesses air concerns about proposed rules of new paid family leave program
Some companies that plan to offer their own programs object to paying into the state program during its 16-month startup period. The 1% payroll tax is split evenly between employers and their workers.