Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought against the concept.
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Maine’s high school graduation rate dropped during the pandemic, but may be recovering
This year’s grads were freshmen when the pandemic hit, making this past year their first relatively normal high school experience.
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Maine State Music Theatre returns with a full season lineup and its most challenging show yet
“Titanic” kicks off the 2023 season June 7 at Maine State Music Theatre.
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Maine researchers, patients help shed new light on mysteries of long COVID
A new national study tracked 10,000 patients in Maine and across the country.
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Harpswell lighthouse among latest beacons U.S. government is giving away
Town officials say they plan to discuss taking ownership of Little Mark Island Monument.
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Lawsuit accuses bishop of Diocese of Portland of facilitating sexual abuse
The suit alleges that Bishop Robert Deeley was one of three high-ranking members of the Catholic Church who were negligent in allowing a high school administrator in Massachusetts to sexually abuse minors for several years starting in 2011.
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Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan
As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.
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Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies
The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
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Lawmakers may study hospital ‘facility fees’ before restricting them
Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
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Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy
The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.