Federal officials say the data sharing is related to an effort to prevent abuse of the Medicaid program, but Maine and other states say it’s illegal and raises privacy concerns.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
Lacrosse equity article could have used one more touch | Letter
I appreciated your article on inequities in college lacrosse championships. However, I must ask, why not include a picture of a women’s team with the headline? I nearly skipped reading the article because of the image that accompanied it. I’m sure any one of the coaches interviewed for the story would have gladly provided a […]
Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
Maine high court vacates part of damages paid to family of man who died after misdiagnosis
Justices ruled that Mercy Hospital should not have been mandated to pay $2 million in economic damages to the parents of 25-year-old Peter Smith, who died in 2017 from complications of Lyme disease.
Protecting gardens from pests without harming beneficial insects requires great care
Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation.
Wabanaki Alliance is not the voice of the Penobscot Nation | Letter
I am writing to express concern over the Wabanaki Alliance, a private nonprofit, presenting itself as the public voice for the sovereign Penobscot Nation. This organization is not a tribal government, yet it frequently speaks on behalf of the Nation without direct accountability to Penobscot citizens. Sovereignty means self-representation. It means that elected tribal leaders […]
Red Sox closer looks forward after recording 350th save
Aroldis Chapman wants to pass 400 saves before his career ends.
Attorney in Portland nominated to federal appeals court in Boston
Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Dunlap, a Scarborough resident who grew up in Vassalboro, to serve on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.