While a conservative think tank indicates that the state spends roughly $40,000 on welfare per person in poverty, much of that cost goes to health care providers and administration.
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Candidates share views at Gray public forum
The 5 Town Council candidates spoke about issues ranging from data centers to cannabis and the canceled sheriff’s contract.
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Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
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Lewiston’s latest public art mural sends a message: ‘Welcome Immigrants’
Portland artists Rachel Gloria Adams and Ryan Adams are working on a new project in the city’s downtown.
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Maine’s Memorial Day weekend weather is looking just fine
Maine will get a break from the heat, but temperatures are still likely to reach the 60s this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, with a chance of rain in the final stretch.
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Maine upholds decision to suspend Medicaid payments to service provider
The Department of Health and Human Services suspended payments in December to Gateway Community Services, which has denied allegations of fraud.
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Portland considers updating stadium agreement for Hearts of Pine women’s team
The Portland Hearts of Pine plan to launch a pre-professional women’s soccer team that would play in the USL W League next season.
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2 Maine women recovering after South Carolina shooting
The spin instructors were hit by errant gunfire while on vacation.
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Bath Iron Works moves forward on parking expansion
Bath Iron Works unveiled plans for a huge parking expansion around the shipyard and plans to replace the SUPSHIP Building.
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Nate Nickerson, force behind southern Maine public health programs, dies at 69
Nickerson influenced several programs for homeless Portland residents and led an organization for healthcare in Haiti. Friends and former colleagues say they will most remember his passion and humility.