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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
The Trump administration has frozen Medicaid funding in Minnesota. Could Maine be next?
The action was taken following allegations of fraud that the president has claimed Maine and other states also allow.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Weekend to feature early-spring warmth followed by midwinter freeze
Plus — you guessed it — a bit more snow overnight Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
York youth soccer group says ex-treasurer embezzled — and repaid — over $50K
The York Soccer Club accused Amy Smith, of Kittery, of spending the nonprofit’s money on personal expenses like jewelry and hairstyling over the course of 4 years. Her lawyer said she apologized and returned the money.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s top U.S. Senate candidates will all appear at Fort Kent sled dog races
Gov. Janet Mills, Sen. Susan Collins and Graham Platner are all expected to campaign at the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races this weekend.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers approve review of DHHS MaineCare fraud unit
The Government Oversight Committee is directing the state to evaluate the office tasked with monitoring MaineCare, which is the target of fraud allegations.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner
A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Rockland school district says gun, ammunition found in student’s vehicle
Regional School Unit 13 said that the Oceanside High student had made ‘serious and concerning’ statements, prompting a police response.
Posted inMaine, News
Windham town manager unveils proposed budget
The municipal budget will be cut by 0.7%.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
What to know about Topsham’s 3% proposed budget increase
The initial draft doesn’t yet include county and school budgets, which will determine the final tax impact.