Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
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Penobscot Nation chief urges members to carry tribal IDs
The recommendation follows reports, many unverified, of immigration agents questioning tribal citizens across the country.
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Gov. Mills doubles down on urging Maine’s public defense agency to relax rules
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services says it needs more money than what the governor has offered to address a ‘constitutional crisis’ in Maine courts. Mills says the agency needs to change its rules first.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Mother testifies at murder trial of Buckfield father charged in their infant’s death
Both sides rested Wednesday in the trial of Trevor Averill, 31, of Buckfield.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Teenager detained by ICE in Massachusetts held at Cumberland County Jail
Immigration agents detained an 18-year-old from Lynn, Massachusetts, despite her being in the country legally, her former attorney said.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Two resign from Harrison Select Board
Chairman Matthew Frank and member Colleen Densmore leave their positions the same month as Town Manager Cass Newell.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How can Maine fix its housing crisis? A new report has dozens of ideas
The 83-page breakdown creates a roadmap for lawmakers on incentivizing development, collecting data and assembling a workforce to build the thousands of units the state desperately needs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Maine, News
Livermore solar project proposal draws opposing views from large crowd
The Planning Board is drafting an ordinance to govern solar power developments.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Winter is back in Lewiston
According to the National Weather Service in Gray, Lewiston got about 3 inches of snow fall throughout the day Wednesday.