The bill would protect access to family planning services in Maine, proponents said at a hearing Wednesday.
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Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Hospital cyberattacks impacted 1/3 of Mainers last year. Lawmakers want to change that.
A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over bill to regulate health care prices
Advocates say the measure would improve health care affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
State finalists rise in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll
Camden Hills, Portland, Gardiner and Yarmouth fill the top 4 spots.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Photos: Tournament time in Maine — High school hoops hit the hardwood
Teams across the state battle it out at Augusta Civic Center, Cross Insurance Center in Bangor and the Portland Expo.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care
Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.
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Goalie Connor Hellebuyck led US men’s hockey team to Olympic gold medal. A Mainer molded his game.
Longtime hockey coach and Augusta native Joe Clark has guided the goalie through the mental part of the game since his days in juniors.