Pediatricians say the reluctance they’re seeing in Maine is tied to federal rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines.
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Mother suing Lewiston hospital says oversight caused child’s brain injury
Calyx Hemenway said her reports of pain and illness while pregnant were not taken seriously by staff at Central Maine Medical Center.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
4 takeaways from debate between Republicans running for Maine governor
The 8 candidates who qualified for the GOP primary agreed on many issues, but with different approaches and experiences informing their answers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Reward offered after unknown snowmobiler caused $20k in damage in Dayton
Officials are offering $2,000 for info on a rider who ran over trees at Pierson Nurseries.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor woman, Medford man struck while outside vehicles on I-95 in Maine
Officials believe the 54-year-old man had stopped to assist an 18-year-old woman who had gone into the median in snowy conditions and was attempting to shield her when both were struck by a third vehicle.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunkport officials to end town funding of Christmas Prelude
Town leaders say an ordinance that was recently unearthed effectively prevents taxpayer funding of the popular event. The abrupt development follows weeks of discussion about Prelude’s impacts on town finances and traffic.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
US women’s soccer legends talk about potential Portland team
The Portland Hearts of Pine host a virtual town hall with 3 current and past national team standouts as part of the club’s push to bring a pre-professional team to Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland Housing Authority development would add 173 units in East Bayside
The affordable housing agency is razing four buildings to make way for the three-phase project.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine alum, TV star Timothy Simons will give 2026 commencement speech
The Readfield native best known for his roles in ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Veep’ graduated from the Orono university in 2001.
Posted inMaine, News
Committee recommends Maine create new agency to oversee child services
The Office of the Child Advocate would replace the current ombudsman program.