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MaineHealth joins list of Maine employers offering paid parental leave

by J. Craig Anderson September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Several of the state’s largest employers now offer some form of paid leave for mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: More policymakers should support Maine’s leaders in addressing bone health

by Clifford J. Rosen and Ann L. Elderkin Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2019December 27, 2019

Stepped-up screening and treatment will ease the toll of osteoporosis, both personally and economically.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

Some Mainers say opponents of vaccine law misled them in petition effort

by Scott Thistle September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: A public option is not enough – Maine needs universal coverage

by Julie Pease Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine legislators right to focus on solution to long-term caregiver shortage

by The Editorial Board September 15, 2019September 13, 2019

Last year’s unsuccessful referendum campaign should not be the last word on a looming crisis.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

State warns of hepatitis A exposure from Boothbay Harbor cruise business

by Staff Report September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

An infected food service worker could have exposed recent patrons of Cap’n Fish’s Boothbay Harbor Boat Trips to the contagious liver disease.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Family Planning clinic seeks state funding in response to Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’

by Joe Lawlor September 11, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine Family Planning lost $2 million in federal funding when it opted out of the Title X program over a ban on abortion referrals and a requirement to separate reproductive health and abortion services.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine

by Scott Thistle September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.