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Published
October 1, 2020

More Maine businesses cited for pandemic-related violations

The state says the 24 ‘imminent health hazard’ citations it has issued to date are based on a lack of compliance and do not fluctuate with the prevalence of COVID-19.
Published
September 23, 2020

Maine tax revenues ‘better than anticipated’ during COVID, but still not good

Spending on hotels, restaurants and fuel didn't decline as much as state officials expected, helping Maine end August $34 million over budget, which is better than revenue forecasters had predicted.
Published
September 20, 2020

List of Maine businesses cited for ignoring COVID-19 rules

Reasons include employees not wearing face coverings, not practicing social distancing, failure to disinfect equipment and surfaces, and failure to maintain required signs.
Published
September 20, 2020

Maine steps up enforcement following Millinocket-area ‘superspreader’ event

The state has issued 14 citations to businesses for noncompliance with pandemic-related guidelines since Aug. 20, compared with 2 citations beforehand.
Published
August 15, 2020

Central Maine Healthcare CEO: Topsham surgery center will be high-quality, low-cost option

The public has until Aug. 21 to submit comments on the proposal to the Maine DHHS.
Published
July 5, 2020

Pandemic exacerbates crisis levels for Maine’s group homes

Providers say state state aid hasn't sufficiently addressed the funding, reimbursement and workforce issues that existed even before COVID-19.
Published
June 12, 2020

Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
Published
June 4, 2020

Mills accelerates reopening for bars, tasting rooms and gyms in 13 counties

Similar businesses in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties will not be able to reopen on June 12, however, because of continued spread of the coronavirus.
Published
April 30, 2020

State seeks to boost pay for workers who care for disabled Mainers

Workers who provide direct care to adults with autism or intellectual disabilities were left out of an emergency funding package in March that increased reimbursement rates for other home-care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Published
April 28, 2020

For ‘hidden heroes’ in home care, pandemic’s front lines extend into kitchens and bedrooms

With protective equipment in short supply, personal care workers and direct support workers face daily threats to their health as they tend to older and disabled Mainers in private homes and small group homes.