Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
Franklin County hopes to start distributing opioid settlement money by the end of the year
An advisory committee is wasting little time reviewing applicants, then making recommendations for the dispersal.
Maine Medical Association says American healthcare system needs an overhaul
The 4,000-member Maine Medical Association is the fifth state medical association to pass a resolution calling for universal healthcare insurance coverage.
From 25 years ago, lessons for Maine as it begins to distribute opioid settlement money
Loose oversight and political ambitions have directed some funds from a 1998 tobacco settlement away from their original target of curbing tobacco use.
As opioid settlement funds reach Maine, opinions arise over how best to use them
A nationwide coalition urges support for community-based organizations while some municipalities already plan to expand existing programs.
After nearly nine months and eight meetings, Maine Recovery Council hasn’t spent any of the millions available from opioid settlement cases
Members say they want to be responsible stewards of the money. Meanwhile, overdoses continue.
Only three Maine doctors faced discipline for COVID-related offenses
Each charge came after the doctor was accused of spreading misinformation about vaccines to combat the illness.