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Biddeford officials discuss future of Opioid Settlement Fund

The city used part of the nearly $400,000 it got last year to help residents access 4 new recovery centers that have opened in the city.

The proposed bill would increase reimbursement rates for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for dental work.

About 40% of Maine’s hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.

by Jon Calame February 4, 2026February 7, 2026

An informal social contract is broken when the most shared urban spaces become the most unpredictable.

by Jorge S. Arango February 4, 2026February 9, 2026

‘Josefina Auslender: Drawing Myself Free’ showcases the artist’s personal voyage through her skillful draftsmanship.

The contemporary circus troupe brings its new tour, ‘Blizzard,’ to Merrill Auditorium.

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

by Michael Colbert February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

In ‘Etiquette for Lovers and Killers,’ Anna Fitzgerald Healy takes Eastport back in time.

People are inviting neighbors onto their properties to take food, make wishes and play with their dogs.

The Portland City Council will make the final decision on the ordinance change, which would increase the buffer between large entertainment venues.