The law stipulates a 14 week cut off date and doctors who unjustifiably delay a procedure face time in prison.
January 2021
2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
Since November, the share of U.S. hospitals nearing the breaking point has doubled.
Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.
Raging fire destroys commercial garage in Lisbon
A four-bay garage on Kelly Lane belonged to the president of Centuri Construction Group.
NBA roundup: Hayward scores 39, Hornets rally past Magic
Gordon Hayward hits the winning shot with .7 seconds remaining and surpasses 30 points for the fourth time his last eight games.
Sunday’s college roundup: Maine stretches winning streak to seven
Four players score in double figures for the Black Bears in a 70-53 win over Binghamton.
NHL roundup: Blackhawks beat Red Wings for second straight win
Pius Suter scores three times and Chicago beats Detroit.
Rescued Phippsburg snowy owl dies from injuries
Diane Winn, executive director of Avian Haven, said the snowy owl was emaciated when it arrived and an x-ray revealed soft tissue damage on the left wing and organ damage consistent with a traumatic impact.
Brown fuels rout as Celtics end skid
Jaylen Brown scores 33 points despite playing only 19 minutes, and Boston rolls to a 141-103 win over Cleveland.
Chiefs dominate Bills, earn return trip to Super Bowl
Kansas City, seeking to become the first back-to-back champion since the Patriots in the 2003-04 seasons, wins the AFC title with a 38-24 victory.