The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
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Maine Voices: For me as a chaplain, Planned Parenthood’s name is blessed
The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Buxton principal warns of pinworm outbreak at elementary school
In a letter to parents, the principal says the school is disinfecting and cleaning surfaces.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: In Britain, government condemns a disabled child to death
Under our system, the purpose of the government is to protect our inalienable rights to life and liberty.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine ballot initiative for elderly home care flawed, unconstitutional, opponents say
The state’s voters will decide this November whether to impose a new tax on Mainers earning more than $128,400 a year to pay for home care services seniors and the disabled.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We must demand that legislators fund care for those with substance use disorder
Public health interventions save lives, but more friends and family will die if we don’t pay for them now.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Local & State, News
Two Maine men plead not guilty to federal health care fraud charges
Abdirashid Ahmed, 38, of Lewiston and Garat Osman, 32, of Auburn, who served as Somali interpreters, stand accused of accepting kickbacks for directing patients to a certain provider.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Columnist, editor fail to grasp purpose of Hyde Amendment
It is meant not to prevent abortion or abortion coverage but to keep taxpayers from having to pick up the tab.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: My Swedish aunts were right: Everything is so expensive nowadays
That applies to everything from hearing aids to diet supplements to bottles of soda and candy bars.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Raise funds and heartbeats at the Southern Maine Heart Walk
It is difficult to find someone whose life has not been touched by heart disease. Here is my story.