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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: People should not be incarcerated in ‘just freezing’ conditions

by Erica Bryant Progressive Perspectives March 3, 2022March 2, 2022

Vague regulations regarding temperature have resulted in harm and even death for those behind bars.

Business, Local & State, News

Stepped-up training cuts Maine’s projected nurse shortage in half

by Hannah LaClaire March 2, 2022March 3, 2022

Maine is projected to be short 1,450 registered nurses in 2025, down from the 3,200 projected previously, according to a new report.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: FDA should pull ineffective pregnancy drug until we know it works

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board February 26, 2022February 25, 2022

The FDA determined that Makena, meant to prevent premature births, is not effective. Until the company presents strong evidence otherwise, take it off the market.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: We need more Black doctors in the U.S.

by Princess Currence Progressive Perspectives February 26, 2022February 25, 2022

While Black doctors help Black patients experience a higher quality of care, the pairing is difficult to make because of a shortage of African American physicians.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Don’t blame nurses’ wages for our health care system’s ills

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

A call by Reps. Pingree, Golden and 200 of their colleagues to investigate nurse staffing agencies could have unintended consequences.

Business, Local & State

A ‘beacon’ to Maine veterans: New Portland VA clinic to open Monday

by Hannah LaClaire February 11, 2022February 11, 2022

The $64 million facility will provide a wide range of medical, mental health and education services for many of the state’s estimated 114,000 veterans.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Chefs whip up funds for health care for the uninsured

by John Terhune February 9, 2022

Brunswick’s Oasis Free Clinics is offering virtual cooking classes from some of Maine’s top culinary minds. Proceeds will help the nonprofit provide free health and dental services to the uninsured.