About 40% of Maine’s hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.
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Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.
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What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?
The Democrat proposed a ‘three-part affordability agenda’ Wednesday, parts of which have drawn criticism from Republicans.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
1 dead, 1 hurt after ‘altercation’ in Standish, police say
A fight on Kennie Drive led to the death of one man, but police haven’t said how he was killed or revealed what may have happened at the home.
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Maine’s first Aldi now expected to open in March
The discount grocery chain is renovating the former Big Lots store in the Pine Tree Shopping Center in Portland and hiring for full- and part-time positions.
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Brunswick approves another $600K to complete costly sidewalk overhaul
The most recent funding allows for the redesign of the sidewalk at the Lemont Block, which has proved difficult because of accessibility challenges.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.
Kevin Toulan alleges in his lawsuit that staff at the Cumberland County Jail ignored his mother ‘for over 9 hours’ while she was in a cell.
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In Maine U.S. Senate race, Democrats burn cash while Sen. Susan Collins stockpiles it
Democratic U.S. senators and governors are backing Gov. Janet Mills, while unions and progressive groups back political newcomer Graham Platner. Both trail Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the money race.
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Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop opens Thursday on Forest Avenue
The restaurant takes over the space of the former Pizza Joint.
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South Portland pushes for clarity, accountability from federal immigration agents
The City Council’s resolution also asked the governor to implement a temporary statewide 60-day eviction moratorium.