Lincoln Hospital board to meet as grassroots effort to keep birthing center from closing continues
Some doctors have proposed alternative staffing solutions to keep the maternity ward open.
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Striped bass anglers help with UMaine study
An ongoing diet study relies on the recreational fishing community for data.
‘A family man’: Friends, family remember man who drowned in South Portland pool
Evariste Niyitegeka moved to the U.S. a decade ago and was devoted to his young family.
Eddington man convicted of threatening former Vice President Kamala Harris
Thadius Wind, 52, also made threats against Jewish people, Elon Musk and Maine law enforcement, according to court records.
Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections
The House Natural Resources Committee voted last week to extend a moratorium on new rules until 2035, with support from the fishing and lobster industries.
Portland provider accused of fraud has not appealed suspension of Medicaid payments
Gateway Community Services, which has denied allegations of fraud, did not appeal the decision by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services by the July 17 deadline.
Did the mortality rate of monitored Maine moose calves exceed 70% this year? | Fact brief
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says winter ticks caused this year’s high death rate.
A Maine educator resigned after sexual harassment accusations and got hired at another school. Twice.
The man was the impetus for a new state law designed to give school districts more information about potential hires who might have moved to new districts despite unresolved misconduct investigations.
Three gallery shows highlight work of artists of long standing | Column
Retrospectives of William Irvine, Frederick Lynch and Emily Nelligan come to galleries in Ellsworth, Woolwich and Rockport.
Hannah Pingree dominates fundraising in Maine governor’s race
The Democrat has raised more money than both her opponents, Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett, combined.
Colby College acquires rare Henri Matisse screenprint
The work, ‘Océanie, le ciel,’ is on view at Colby College Museum of Art.
Venture beyond ‘Widow’s Bay’ with your summer reading list
Travel to seven other imaginary islands off the coast of Maine with these books.
Is your skillet made with forever chemicals?
A Maine advocacy group created a searchable database to help you find out.
As cellphone ban deadline approaches, many Maine schools grateful for mandate
A statewide requirement that all districts adopt bell-to-bell cellphone bans by Aug. 1 has been a boon to some school leaders already interested in reducing distractions, although some board members have been reluctant.
Biddeford leaders, residents call for justice, accountability in wake of fatal ICE shooting
While city leaders’ proclamations were met with applause, many of the roughly 40 residents at Tuesday’s meeting called for further action by the city.
Maine physician says she was wrongly denied reentry to US at Canadian border
The Aroostook County family physician first entered the United States legally in 2022 and has since resided in Presque Isle with her family, according to court documents.
Susan Collins calls oversight hearing over Trump’s $33B ask for Iran war
Maine’s senior senator, the chair of the appropriations committee, said the funding is needed to protect troops and restore munitions.
Arson blamed for fire at historic Washington County church
State fire marshal says the fire at the Dennysville-Edmunds Congregational Church was intentionally set.
Hundreds of immigrants in Maine could lose Medicaid coverage
New eligibility rules for the health insurance program start Oct. 1.
Troy Jackson has slight edge over Susan Collins, new poll finds
In a general election matchup, 49% of likely voters would pick Jackson and 46% would choose Collins, according to the poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
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