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Maine, News

$4.6 million awarded for wetland restoration around the state

by Sam Norton The Maine Monitor March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

The projects include restoring the largest freshwater wetland in Acadia National Park and removing dams in Yarmouth.

Health, Maine, News

Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so

by Rose Lundy The Maine Monitor March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.

Health, Maine, News

How a Maine bill could take the heat off hospitals

by Hannah Kaufman March 8, 2026March 6, 2026

It would keep more patients in their homes and out of hospitals, even after calling 911.

Maine, News

From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive

by Amy Calder March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.

Health, Maine, News

Maine upped standards for community paramedics. Now, some are leaving.

by Hannah Kaufman March 8, 2026March 6, 2026

The requirements are aimed at standardizing the emerging preventive health field, but some say it could leave Maine’s most vulnerable residents with less care.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

3 takeaways from governor candidates at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum

by Rachel Ohm March 7, 2026March 8, 2026

A dozen candidates for governor gathered in Rockport on Saturday to discuss the issues facing one of the state’s key industries.

Maine, News

‘Women’s wave’ makes a splash in South Portland

by Sydney Richelieu March 7, 2026March 16, 2026

Over 1,000 women gathered at Willard Beach on Saturday to plunge into the ocean hand in hand in a show of bravery and community.

Business, Maine, News

Portland Foreside Development price tag rises above $1B

by Kelley Bouchard March 7, 2026March 11, 2026

The developers say they’ve upgraded planned construction to meet the expectations of potential tenants, and the mixed-use project has faced significant financial challenges.