Farmington hospital change means more funds to be reimbursed
If the proposed change to Critical Access Hospital is approved, it will mean Franklin Memorial Hospital will be reimbursed 101%
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Public Records Shed Light on Maine’s Failure to Protect Most Vulnerable Children
Public records from Maine’s child welfare agency show multiple child protective services employees were disciplined, but not fired, for failures
Read MoreUnity’s town office is closed after staff resignations
After recently losing its town administrative assistant and deputy clerk, a midcoast town has closed its town office — at
Read MoreHoulton police to upgrade vulnerable cybersecurity
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Police Department’s online connections and equipment will get a complete overhaul to provide a higher
Read MoreWith upcoming farm bill, Mainers want help securing local food systems
Maine farmers had a rare opportunity Monday to get the attention of a congressional committee, which has begun work on
Read MoreA new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash
The Project HOME Trust will make the $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for 1 year
Read MoreBangor’s illegal Airbnb listings could soon be allowed under new proposal
After not allowing short-term rentals for years, Bangor city staff drafted a set of proposed rules that dictate where short-term
Read MoreLawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill
Maine needs federal agriculture policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide
Read MoreU.S. House Agriculture Committee holds field hearing for Maine farmers
A listening session for input on the quinquennial national bill Read More
Read MoreJudge denies request to stop construction of new Brunswick-Topsham bridge
Historic preservation groups have waged a legal battle to repair the 91-year-old Frank J. Wood bridge instead of replacing it.Read
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach company defends marijuana referendum challenged by competitor’s lawsuit
After one cannabis company sued Old Orchard Beach earlier in July, alleging new rules unfairly benefit its competitors, a second
Read MoreMaine, New Hampshire healthcare provider to pay $22M in settlement over Medicare fraud claims
According to a lawsuit filed in 2018, Martin’s Point Health Care would submit codes making patients appear sicker they were
Read MoreSanford Suspends Syringe Exchange Program, Cleans Homeless Encampment
Last week city officials in Sanford suspended a syringe exchange program and cleaned up a homeless encampment at Heritage Crossing
Read MorePopham Beach property fight could have far-reaching effects
New Jersey residents Richard and Sheila Tappen own a cottage on Popham Beach in Phippsburg and now claim to own
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