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Maine public health experts criticize changes to childhood vaccine schedule

by Joe Lawlor 1 hour agoJanuary 6, 2026

Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.

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State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks

by Hannah LaClaire 2 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.

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Environmental group sues feds over delayed horseshoe crab protection decision

by Joe Charpentier 2 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

At issue is whether the American horseshoe crab should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Business, Maine, News

What the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutdown signals for Maine

by Kelley Bouchard 3 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

In the wake of federal funding cuts, individual donors now support nearly 90% of Maine Public’s radio, television and online operations.

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Lewiston City Council fights over appointments in first meeting of the year

by Andrew Rice 3 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

Political battles over committee appointments continued for the new term as Scott Harriman’s reappointment to the school board sparked a lengthy debate.

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Disaster loans available for Maine businesses hurt by May downpours, cold spell

by Drew Johnson 4 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

The federal disaster loans can be used by eligible businesses and nonprofits to pay debts, payroll and other bills that went unpaid due to the weather’s impact.