A new law expanding who is eligible for free care is expected to help low-income Mainers, but also strain hospitals already grappling with the impact Medicaid cuts will have on their finances.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Yarmouth Clam Festival celebrates 60 years
The coastal downtown of Yarmouth saw tens of thousands of attendees enjoy iconic events throughout the Yarmouth Clam Festival weekend.
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How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans
A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy
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Horror film shot in Belgrade to premiere at Maine International Film Festival
In ‘Sight Unseen,’ 3 siblings reunite at a remote cabin, only to find that something still lingers there.
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Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hit with lawsuits over alleged data breach
A motion to consolidate the class action lawsuits into one was still being considered by the court as of Friday.
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Talk show host Jon Stewart adds second show to Nov. 1 date in Portland
Tickets for the 10 p.m. performance went on sale Friday.
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For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.
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Maine’s reproductive health clinics could see nearly $5 million in cuts
The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.
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Pushcart Press founder reveals his soul to his grandsons in ‘Dear Boys’
Henderson collects letters, poetry and journal entries in a heartfelt book.
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How artist Ann Craven paints the moon
The artist, who is based in New York and Maine, has returned to this subject for three decades. Her work is on view in three area museums this summer.