Abortion rights activists say the centers circulated misinformation about ‘abortion pill reversals’ not supported by studies.
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Maine clinics see high demand for birth control ahead of Trump term
Fear about possible changes to contraception coverage is motivating a number of Mainers to get IUDs and other forms of long-lasting birth control.
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Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios
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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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.
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MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle
A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a ‘fundamental unfairness.’
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.