The reported request has not yet been submitted to Congress, and Collins said details are still unknown.
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As hospitalizations rise, Maine extends vaccination for RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus, the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the country, is peaking later and lasting longer than usual this year.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills signs bill to give Maine’s public defense agency $21M in emergency funding
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services had previously warned that it would run out of money to reimburse private lawyers who represent low-income clients.
Posted inMaine, News
Millions of pounds of food donated across Maine
Pantry directors in southern Maine say the food they receive from supermarkets and local stores has helped them keep up with the need in their communities.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Falling church debris prompts road closure in Livermore Falls
Knapp Street was closed after debris fell from the former Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church, endangering motorists and pedestrians.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Fill your Easter dinner table with these 5 (mostly) easy recipes
Holiday meals can be a hassle to prepare. But with these simple recipes, your Easter dinner can be made in one afternoon, without sacrificing any flavor.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston permanently limits city cooperation with ICE
The City Council Tuesday made permanent a temporary measure passed in February limiting city employees’ involvement with federal immigration enforcement agents.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine announce opponents for friendlies
Portland’s soccer team will host an MLS NextPro squad from Connecticut.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston, Maine Resiliency Center to assess mass shooting victims’ ongoing needs
‘The needs of those who are impacted are vast,’ said the director of the center, which was formed after the shootings in Lewiston in 2023.