The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
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Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amid drought
The amendment is weaker than what water advocates hoped for and comes one month after Poland Spring’s parent company merged with a rival.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine looks to battery storage for electrical power, but who would own it is unclear
CMP and Versant have argued that energy storage should not be considered generation, and that they should be able to own and control such projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle
A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a ‘fundamental unfairness.’
Posted inHealth
Maine health advocates’ 2025 priorities include higher tobacco tax, AI protections
Groups also hope to see legislation addressing the health care worker shortage and medical cannabis.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Report shows growing need in residential care facilities
Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.
Posted inMaine, News
After last December’s floods, a western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
Posted inHealth
Abortion funds take on bigger role in Maine, nationwide as access shifts
Financial support for the nonprofit support groups has surged since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Posted inMaine
For Mainers on one state plan, few home care coordination options remain
Citing reimbursement shortfalls, two of the three agencies in the state that pair people with in-home nursing care are no longer accepting new clients under the Section 96 MaineCare program.