The Government Oversight Committee last month subpoenaed records associated with child deaths, but the Department of Health and Human Services said giving them to lawmakers would violate confidentiality laws.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Health, safety violations found at public pool in Belgrade expected to cost town $5,000
The town must fund the needed repairs, but will not be fined for the violations because its recreation director voluntarily called for a state inspection after identifying unsafe conditions.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Mills directs $11 million to services for adults with intellectual disabilities
An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
Posted inLocal & State
State launches 988 helpline as part of national response network
The nationwide 3-digit number is intended for those who are suicidal or having mental health crisis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Hard work is happening to protect children, support families
We’ve pursued solid policy decisions grounded in facts, consideration of multiple perspectives and fair and productive dialogue.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We need a DHHS that is open to legislators, Maine’s people
Legitimate legislative scrutiny sparked by the state watchdog’s report on the Office of Child and Family Services has resulted in a circling of the wagons.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Thinking about mental health? It’s about time.
The pandemic and a state surplus provide a long-overdue opportunity to help Mainers who long have been overlooked.
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DHHS reverses decision on Wilton Call Center
The DHHS said the decision was made “in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service.”
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Some Maine schools to ditch masks, others wait for state guidance
Chelsea, China and Oakland area schools planned to lift the mandatory masking mandate when school resumed after February break.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government
Closure of Wilton DHHS call center raises questions
The closure, and employee transfer to Lewiston, raises questions with the local legislative delegation about how Gov. Mills’ goal to bolster Maine’s rural economy lines up with the DHHS decision.