Dr. Nirav Shah, who gained prominence for leading the Maine CDC through the COVID pandemic, has been appointed principal deputy director at the U.S. CDC.
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Lawsuit against Catholic religious order says abuse at retreats in Maine was coordinated
A U.S. District Judge ruled Friday that the woman, who says she was sent to seminary retreats in Maine where she was sexually abused as a young girl, will be allowed to sue anonymously.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Initial round of PFAS testing of groundwater finds about 75% of Maine sites within safe levels
The state last year tested more than 1,600 private wells seen as high-priority sites, and inspectors this year will test hundreds more for groundwater contamination.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Statue of Richmond shipbuilder, which survived at least two fires, moved to Town Office
The relocation of the statue of T.J. Southard, considered one of the founders of Richmond, brings a slice of the town’s history into view during its bicentennial year.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes nearly 10% increase in 2-year budget
The spending proposal does not call for raising taxes and would use projected revenue surpluses to expand programs such as free community college tuition and public school investments.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Maine takes step toward launch of sports wagering, but betting still months away
A state official announces proposed rules governing sports wagering, and estimates it may be up to a year before betting goes live.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills prepares to unveil 2-year budget, predicts little controversy
Mills said in a radio interview that she’s looking to continue investments in public education, housing and child care, though she offered few details ahead of the official unveiling planned for Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.
Posted inMaine, News
Man who died in Route 1 crash remembered for prison advocacy work
Robert ‘Paco’ Payzant Jr., 55, spent several years as a volunteer hospice worker as a state inmate before joining the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobstermen deal with another new rule, and it’s not about right whales
On Jan. 1, Maine became the last state on the East Coast to require all lobstermen to report their catch to the regional fisheries regulator.