The P-EBT program was supposed to help Maine’s poorest families buy food during the pandemic, but delays with the EBT card manufacturer mean it’ll be weeks before some get the money.
Lindsay Tice
Lindsay Tice began as the Sun Journal's education reporter in 2001. Today, she covers health care, pets and RSU 4, as well as breaking news, investigative stories and long-form features. She was named Maine Journalist of the Year for 2012-13. When she's not working, Lindsay enjoys reading, kayaking and traveling — particularly to Universal Studios in Orlando or Space Camp in Alabama (where she's been a camper twice as an adult.) She graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a degree in creative writing.
Auburn day care reports COVID-19 case
The Bright Beginnings Childcare Center at 120 Center St. has shut down temporarily. It was not clear Thursday whether the person who has tested positive for the coronavirus is a child or an adult.
John F. Murphy Homes has fourth COVID-19 outbreak
Universal testing of residents and staff caught the latest outbreak, which has affected five people.
Animal Tales: At Lewiston funeral home, a dog is a comfort
Sophie is Albert& Burpee’s unofficial greeter — or was until the pandemic.
Maine providers see anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts increase
As the pandemic continues, providers are seeing more people with mental health issues and problems that are more intense.
CMHC proposes $14M surgical center in Topsham
The outpatient center would be near its Care Center and Maine Urgent Care.
RSU 4 opts for drive-in graduation for Oak Hill High School
Details are expected next week.
Life on the front line: Nurses share their stories
Hot protective equipment. Sudden job changes. Fear of bringing COVID-19 home. Five Lewiston nurses talk about life during a pandemic.
Steven Littleson named president of Central Maine Medical Center
Steven Littleson will start May 11.