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Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries

by Joe Lawlor October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.

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A longtime federal hunger survey is ending. Why that matters to Maine

by Kendra Caruso October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

The Trump administration’s decision to stop the Annual Household Food Security survey comes amid a funding cut to the food stamp program.

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Northern Light, Anthem agree to keep negotiating

by Joe Lawlor October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement Wednesday that she got involved to help resolve the impasse.

Health, Times Record

Brunswick integrative health center to host community open house

by The Times Record October 1, 2025October 6, 2025

Participants can meet the lifestyle medicine team, explore the many programs and services, and tour the space, including the new social connection hub and food pantry.

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Northern Light, Anthem contract talks stall ahead of midnight deadline

by Joe Lawlor and Drew Johnson September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.

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Northern Light Health to close Waterville walk-in clinic

by Joe Lawlor September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

The clinic will close about 6 months after the health system shuttered Inland Hospital.

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Northern Light, Anthem contract dispute heats up

by Joe Lawlor September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Anthem accused Northern Light of walking away from mediation, but the hospital system disputes the claim and says the insurer is misrepresenting the negotiations.