A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over bill to regulate health care prices
Advocates say the measure would improve health care affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock shooting remains under investigation
Police have said little about the incident, although deputies arrested one man who was at the scene for violating bail conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Salt shortage tests Maine’s private snowplow drivers
National suppliers are rationing or cutting off commercial plow operators to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Legal question delays Madison board’s vote on addiction clinic license
The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine coast digs out after blizzard that snarled travel across Northeast
Almost all flights into and out of the Portland International Jetport were canceled Monday due in large part to wind gusts over 50 mph and snow — up to a foot in some places, barely a dusting in others.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Here are 5 goals the Waterville City Council has set for 2026
Housing and growing the tax base are among top priorities city councilors are focusing on this year.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine school districts delicately balance traditional snow days and remote learning
A growing number now switch to remote learning after using a few snow days, although some are hesitant to embrace the practice.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
See how much snow fell in Maine during Monday’s blizzard
Coastal locations saw the most snow from the nor’easter that hit much of the East Coast, while many inland areas were largely spared.
Posted inMaine, News
DHS denies having a watchlist. These videos show federal agents telling Mainers otherwise
Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan are suing federal immigration officials, alleging they violated their First Amendment rights to observe agents by threatening to place them in a database for ‘domestic terrorists.’