A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Maine’s forests, yards and lakes under siege by invasive species
The state faces a growing threat from nonnative plants and insects that are reshaping its landscapes. Experts urge early detection and public vigilance.
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Mills administration to apply for new federal rural health funding
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund is designed to partially offset upcoming cuts to Medicaid that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Augusta schools, residents aim to protect immigrant families
A group of religious organizations sponsored a panel discussion Tuesday focused on helping immigrants.
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Top 6 maintain their spots in Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton Academy, Portland and Bonny Eagle each receive first-place votes.
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Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.
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Maine’s annual summit on aging to be held in Bangor this year
The 2025 Change AGEnt Summit will be held Sept. 19 at the Cross Insurance Center.
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Big wins rewarded in first Varsity Maine football poll of 2025
Class A powers at the top after opening week of action.
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Former Social Security chief gives new reasons for brief cancellation of Maine birth registry contracts
Leland Dudek, the former acting SSA commissioner, told ProPublica that he intentionally undermined his own order to have the contracts rescinded.
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Check out the Week 1 Varsity Maine football highlights
Some of the top plays from season openers.