BIDDEFORD — The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 located in Biddeford were surprised to receive the Vietnam Veterans of America National Membership Award at their monthly meeting held on Aug. 4. This award is presented at the Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention each year to the chapter with the most new members in the […]
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Village Idiot: I’m driving me crazy
I can’t wait to get a self-driving car. I know most people hate the idea; they want to drive themselves. But I have never been a very good driver. I’ve never been in an accident, but it’s finally dawning on me how many of my friends volunteer to drive for me after they spend a […]
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Apartment conversion planned at former Sanford children’s center
SANFORD – York County Community Action Corporation plans to convert a former children’s day care center into eight apartments in Sanford. The Sanford Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposal tonight when it meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 919 Main St. If approved, the conversion of the former […]
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Parsonsfield motorist dies in Porter crash
PORTER — Maine State Police say a Parsonsfield man died Wednesday morning when his 2005 Ford Explorer slammed into a tree on Kennard Hill Road. Dillon St. Pierre, 28, died at the scene, said Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland in a news release issued on Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported about 7:30 a.m. […]
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Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine’s Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.
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Letter to the editor: Doing away with public quality standards for biologic drugs could harm Mainers
Maine leads the nation in promoting the development of drugs that expand access and reduce costs for patients. Unfortunately, a measure before Congress could have significant negative effects on Mainers seeking treatment from cutting-edge medicines. An influential U.S. Senate committee is considering legislation that would exempt manufacturers of biologic and biosimilar drugs – including therapies […]
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Letter to the editor: Smart, hardworking Thibodeau has the right priorities for Portland
I am writing today in support of our next mayor, Spencer Thibodeau. I have known Spencer for three years, since moving to Portland from Boston. Since moving here, I have found the people of Portland to be so kind and welcoming. I believe Spencer is the perfect candidate for mayor of Portland. He brings enthusiasm, […]
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State police search for Litchfield man in connection with reported kidnapping
Maine State Police were looking for a Litchfield man late Tuesday night in connection with the reported kidnapping of his girlfriend. Joshua Tilley fled his mother’s house at 746 Dead River Road in Litchfield on Tuesday night. Tilley is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and eyes. Tilley […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Medicaid expansion improving access to treatment for opioid use
About 10% of the 35,000 Mainers who have gotten health care coverage since the state expanded Medicaid are receiving treatment for opioid use.
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Letter to the editor: Scarcity of in-home care reflects lack of regard for the old and poor
The low wages that discourage would-be caregivers indicate how little our society values disabled and impoverished elderly people.
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