‘A fundamental assault on women’s rights’: Maine politicians react to US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Gov. Mills vows to protect abortion rights, while U.S. Sen. Susan Collins predicts the ruling will further divide the country.
Shah warns against COVID-19 complacency
Even as the pandemic seems to ease, the state’s top public health official says the virus could surge again.
Winthrop nursing home placed on federal “special focus” list
Two patients wandered out of the facility last year, and one was killed by a truck.
Amid surge in substance use, 20 beds are available for uninsured Mainers to go through monitored withdrawal
‘There’s a lot of people who really want treatment who can’t get into it,’ says the executive director of a treatment facility.
Browntail moths returning, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Abortion will continue in Maine even as Supreme Court looks to overturn Roe
"Abortion is still available in the United States and it's certainly available in Maine. And it will be after the Supreme Court issues its final decision," said the Maine Family Planning CEO.
Legislators address Maine’s housing shortage, but advocates say so much more needs to be done
The situation has created myriad health problems, with homeless Mainers up to 19 times more likely to spend time in a hospital.