In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
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Maine is getting a new energy code, and it’s a stretch
Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Educators propose new school for teens struggling with addiction in Aroostook County
Spurred by a teacher who has seen the issues wrought by substance use among local teens, the proposal hinges on getting funding from the state’s pool of opioid settlement money.
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As birthing units close, where do midwives fit in?
As hospitals close their birthing units, independent midwives are reluctant to provide care in areas without a safety net.
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While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine leads country in stability
Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, a new report finds.
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A new bill could make it easier for Mainers to get small loans. It would also allow lenders to charge more.
Supporters claim the measure would help people in need of emergency funds, but opponents say it would undo protections against predatory lenders.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
The number of mental health providers licensed in Maine is up 60% since 2019. It still isn’t enough.
Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.
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Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets
While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
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New bills could allow towns to come together and take over abandoned dams
If the 3 Bucksport-area dams are forfeited, the water supply of several towns will be in peril.