The newly signed law adds caps on federal graduate student loans, expands Pell grants to cover workforce training and changes the college endowment tax, potentially giving millions in relief to small Maine colleges.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
When scientific research is snuffed out, so are cures | Opinion
The Trump administration is stamping out whatever hope I had for a cure for my chronic Lyme disease.
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Dr. Merideth Norris is a hero, not a criminal | Opinion
Instead of public humiliation, Norris should have been applauded for her dedication to helping patients rejected by her peers.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Merideth Norris case reminds us that pain is real — and so is responsibility | Opinion
Where does the duty to relieve suffering end and the obligation to protect life begin? These cannot be rhetorical questions.
Posted inNation / World, News
Lebanese doctor races to save the eyes of those hurt by exploding tech devices
He’s seen a flood of patients with eye injuries after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded en masse.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
New form of mpox found in Congo’s biggest outbreak
The disease may spread more easily spread among people but it seems to have a lower death rate, authorities said.
Posted inMaine
State board reinstates Waterville doctor’s medical license
Dr. Paul Gosselin was suspended from practice in November by the state Board of Osteopathic Licensure after it found evidence he was spreading misinformation about COVID-19.
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Migraine medications
Lewiston neurologist Dr. Carl Robinson explains the migraine medication landscape.
Posted inbPlus
New wave: wearable devices to treat migraine headaches
New wearable devices, controlled with a smartphone, are effective for some migraine suffers.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.