As hospitals close their birthing units, independent midwives are reluctant to provide care in areas without a safety net.
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Oakland-area school staff members allege hostility, retribution from administrators
In an anonymous survey, more than 40 current or former employees in Regional School Unit 18 have raised concerns about working conditions and district leadership.
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Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill aims to fight online ‘doxxing’ and harassment of children
The bill, sponsored by Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, was filed before a Republican lawmaker posted photos of a transgender student athlete that went viral on social media last month.
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Laurel Libby turns muzzle into megaphone in transgender competition debate
‘I think it was a huge misstep,’ the Auburn Republican said in an interview, referring to House Democrats’ vote last week to censure her.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys Benton house amid surge of winter fire calls
It was the department’s 10th fire call of the year, part of an uptick of fires caused largely by heating problems, the fire chief said.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine Sea Grant in jeopardy after Trump administration terminates $4.5 million grant program
The move to discontinue the four-year agreement — which comes amid the White House’s efforts to slash the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget — leaves the fishery organization’s programming and 20 employees in limbo.