Our nonprofit group tried surveying some and got a 44 percent response on the top issue for voters in the state.
health care
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mercy Hospital receives $2.8 million donation that honors ‘Dr. Harry’
The gift comes from the family of the late Dr. Harry Davis, Mercy’s first chief of pediatrics.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: As Sen. McCain’s presence intersects with my life, I see our similarities
We may disagree on policy issues, but I suspect he would understand I love our country just as much as he does.
Posted inNation & World, News
FDA approves long-acting drug to prevent migraines
Aimovig, taken in a monthly shot, is the first in a new class of migraine drugs to win approval. It will cost $6,900 a year, without insurance.
Posted inBusiness
FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics
Regulators say some drugmakers use ‘gaming tactics’ to block cheaper copycat versions.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed
The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.
Posted inMaine
Buxton principal warns of pinworm outbreak at elementary school
In a letter to parents, the principal says the school is disinfecting and cleaning surfaces.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine ballot initiative for elderly home care flawed, unconstitutional, opponents say
The state’s voters will decide this November whether to impose a new tax on Mainers earning more than $128,400 a year to pay for home care services seniors and the disabled.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We must demand that legislators fund care for those with substance use disorder
Public health interventions save lives, but more friends and family will die if we don’t pay for them now.