But not as much as other states because Maine already has some of the same care provisions in place.
March 2012
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Dispatches
Convicted sex offender faces gun-possession charges / Police say Biddeford man linked to 20 home burglaries / Governor signs legislation on stiffer elver-fishing fines . . . and more Maine news.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March, 30, 2012Attacks on Mayhew disappointing
It’s very disappointing to see the media and the Maine Democratic Party attacking Mary Mayhew as she tries to fix the problems at DHHS. In 2005, the Baldacci administration wasted tens of millions of our hard-earned tax dollars on a billing system that never worked. Then they installed a new system in late 2010 as […]
Posted inNation & World, News
One in 88 U.S. kids believed to be autistic
The increase in the rate from five years ago is attributed largely to wider screening, officials say.
Posted inNation & World
Biggest war chest belongs to Obama
Campaign costs have drained the wallets of GOP hopefuls during primaries, though Romney has a sizable fund.
Posted inNews
Gulf of Maine warming worries scientists
Rising water temperatures in the Gulf of Maine have some scientists concerned about the impact on ocean life — and the ripple effects.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox Notebook: Bowden in survival mode
FORT MYERS, Fla. – He is the last unsettled piece of the Fab Five from the 2005 draft. Michael Bowden is hoping to finally take a major league leap. Bowden, 25, lowered his ERA to 2.00 after pitching a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in a 3-2 loss to Toronto. It was a grinding effort for […]
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Obama’s visit will affect bus service, travel routes
Police advise drivers to anticipate road closures, delays and the need for additional travel time.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates facing a tricky road
Portland hasn’t played well away from home, but must improve to make the playoffs.
Posted inSports
Steve Solloway: Honoring a man who cared
UMaine’s Leroy Patterson, a university cop, retired in 2010 and died two months ago.