Regulators issued a patient advisory after testing found unsafe pesticide levels in several cannabis concentrates sold at MarijuanaVille locations statewide.
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Maine made $45.6M in improper payments for autism services, feds say
A state official said that the federal audit should not be interpreted as evidence of fraud.
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University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
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Use of antipsychotic meds in nursing homes remains flat
Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
A new style of primary care is trending in Maine
Primary care shortages and rising insurance premiums have pushed more doctors to go out on their own.
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How common is MaineCare fraud?
The Maine Office of the Attorney General investigates dozens of complaints each year, while the Department of Health and Human Services is also involved in responding to issues.
Posted inHealth, News
ACA enrollment down in Maine after tax credits expire
Maine’s enrollment is at about 58,000, which is down so far from the final enrollment of 64,678 in 2025.
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US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Community-focused gym in Livermore Falls serves ‘the people, not the program’
After more than 30 years in the fitness industry, Betsy Mancine has built Renovation Training Company into a coach-led, community-centered strength gym.
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Central Maine Healthcare data breach hits 145,000 patients
The number is significantly up from the 8 initially reported, mirroring a similar recent disclosure by the owner of St. Mary’s hospital.