The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund is designed to partially offset upcoming cuts to Medicaid that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Rural Maine towns struggle to find code officers. A new regional post could help
The new position, serving communities in Somerset County, could pave the way for more efficient and consistent building code enforcement in rural towns that can’t afford — or find — qualified candidates.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington Public Library seeks community suggestions
The Farmington Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding and is seeking suggestions from the community on ways to utilize those funds for the community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Safety in our communities shouldn’t feel so tenuous
Tasked with balancing public safety against personal freedom, how often do we get it wrong?
Posted inBusiness
Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing
June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine
It’s time we bring the same types of career opportunities that exist in Cumberland County to the entire state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Opioid epidemic’s undue burden on rural Maine requires our full attention
Investment in evidence-based approaches can help guide our rural communities out of crisis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges
Carrabec High School, in North Anson, makes a point of seeking and finding reasons to celebrate students’ excellence.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s resolve to make high-speed internet universal in Maine
In a world where online accessibility is more important than ever, we can’t afford to leave anyone behind.