Opponents raise moral objections, while proponents say the effort – supported by Democrats and independents – would improve access for low-income women.
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Our View: Maine should mandate lead testing of children
Not enough families know that their kids are getting sick from the state’s old housing stock.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine values mean that MaineCare needs to cover abortion care
Access to the full range of reproductive health options is vital to a woman’s ability to decide her own future.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers advocate for improvements to Maine’s lead testing program
Bills before the Health and Human Services Committee would mandate testing for all of Maine’s 1- and 2-year-olds.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill would create office to aid Mainers with student debt, rein in loan servicers
Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Cumberland state representative resigning for health reasons
Rep. Dale Denno, a Democrat, was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and says it is ‘no longer realistic for me to continue in my current role.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New outbreaks stir memories of long night with polio patient
Today’s parents can turn to their family care provider for reassurance about the effectiveness and safety of vaccines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: What does the future look like for Maine firefighting?
A pension proposal recognizes the commitment volunteers have made, but it won’t resolve a growing shortage.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Fleeing scene of dog attack could become a crime in Maine
Spurred by a mauling in Gardiner last summer, legislators consider creating a new law to keep owners on the scene when their dogs assault someone.
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Our View: Columbus Day doesn’t tell the whole story
We’ve heard the story of America from only one point of view, with Columbus at the center.