Local & State
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Ronald McDonald House in Portland pursues $2.3 million expansion
The renovation will nearly double the capacity of the house, which is a place where families stay while their children are at Maine Medical Center for treatment.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Financially strapped EMS providers ask state for funding increase
A bill that's headed to the Legislature would boost Medicare reimbursement rates for Maine's ambulance services, some of which are struggling to survive.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Judge reconsidering stay of lawsuit over CMP billing
The lawsuit alleges the utility incorrectly billed hundreds of customers, but a judge has issued a stay while state regulators investigate.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Sen. Collins calls for $100 million federal response to fight tick-borne diseases
The proposal, co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King and others, would award grants to states to combat Lyme disease, collect data and improve treatment.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Casco Bay Lines board votes for larger ferry despite islanders’ concerns
The directors also vote to limit the number of people who can ride to Peaks Island to 499 per trip, but will allow as many as 599 people to return to Portland.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Portland’s search for a new police chief is down to 3 finalists
Acting Chief Vern Malloch, South Portland Lt. Frank Clark and former Manchester Chief David Mara will be interviewed by city leaders and community members before City Manager Jon Jennings selects the top candidate.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Fate of bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project in question
Although the bill received initial approval, it will need more lawmakers on final passage to impact the regulatory review of CMP's controversial transmission line proposal.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions
The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Mills to host opioid response summit in July
Participants will include Michael Botticelli, President Obama's drug czar, and Sam Quinones, author of ‘Dreamland,’ an influential book on the opioid epidemic.
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