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MaineHealth officials: Omnibus package reflects leadership of Maine’s senators

by Bill Caron and Katie Fullam Harris Special to the Press Herald January 1, 2021December 31, 2020

Federal support is critical to ensure that we can maintain access to needed health care in the 11 Maine counties we serve.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

Collins, King among bipartisan group that urged Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill

by Dennis Hoey December 27, 2020December 28, 2020

Their efforts were rewarded Sunday night when the president signed the $900 billion emergency relief package and government funding authorization.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine delegation united on bill to help veterans with early-stage dementia

by Scott Thistle December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

The measure, which is on its way to President Trump to be signed into law, would relax eligibility rules that have stopped some veterans from receiving care at state-run veterans homes.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine’s senators can help countless people with inclusive stimulus package

by Sister Patricia Pora Special to the Press Herald December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Global relief measures would enable poor countries to stave off famine, at no cost to Mainers or other U.S. taxpayers.

Times Record

House approves defense bill with BIW provision despite Trump’s veto threats

by Kathleen O'Brien December 9, 2020December 10, 2020

The $741 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer project for BIW, passed the lower chamber with a veto-proof majority.

Local & State, News

Federal legislation backs ‘wild and scenic’ protections for York River

by Gillian Graham December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

The designation as a Wild and Scenic Partnership River could lead to federal funding for habitat restoration and other projects to protect the York River and its tributaries.