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Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks

by Rose Lundy Maine Monitor February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

Last week, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.

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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M

by Rachel Ohm February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.

Supreme Court Downwind Pollution Explainer

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EPA ruling on climate change could make Maine’s air harder to breathe

by Penelope Overton February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The agency has rolled back a landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating the legal basis for federal climate protections.

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Maine committee votes in favor of bill to raise anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental care

by Joe Lawlor February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The bill will now likely see votes this session in the Maine House and Senate.

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An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?

by Hannah Kaufman February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.

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Open house to celebrate area’s first sober house in Woodstock

by Rose Lincoln February 11, 2026February 13, 2026

Mary Ellen and Marc Montplaisir have been renovating the nearly completed Chris’ Haven at 47 Old County Road for eight months.

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Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations

by Joe Lawlor February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.