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More direct primary care clinics keep opening in Maine

by Rose Lundy 56 minutes agoDecember 29, 2025

The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.

Health, Maine, News

Flu cases spiking in Maine earlier than in recent years

by Joe Lawlor December 24, 2025December 25, 2025

Influenza cases continue to climb, with 864 reported during the week ending Dec. 20, according to the Maine CDC.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud

by Randy Billings December 23, 2025December 24, 2025

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.

Health, Maine, News, Schools & Education

UNE launching effort to train medical workers on addiction treatment for rural Mainers

by Sydney Richelieu December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

A 4-year, $1.6 million grant will allow the university to expand programs designed to equip health care providers to respond to the ongoing opioid crisis.

Health, Maine, News

Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s HIV fight, experts say

by Hannah Kaufman December 22, 2025December 26, 2025

Some local officials want to limit needle exchange programs that public health officials say are crucial to reducing the spread of blood-borne diseases.

Health, Maine, News

ACA enrollment for 2026 declines in Maine as thousands cancel plans

by Joe Lawlor December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

The drop comes after Congress failed to extend certain tax credits that expire at the end of the year, leading premiums to increase by an average of 77% in Maine.