A state statute rewards companies for limiting pollution at the cost of the towns where they’re located. For Wiscasset, the price tag could be in the millions.
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MaineCare dental patients face long waits, drives for care
Lawmakers expanded the state-run insurance to cover adult dental care in 2022, but a year later, patients struggle to find a dentist who will take them.
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Maine residential care facilities rarely sanctioned, despite cases of abuse, neglect
The state cited dozens of incidents between 2020 and 2022, but only one resulted in a fine, an investigation found.
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Some relief expected for Maine electricity customers come January
Analysts expect a 20%-30% drop in supply rates, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty with the Public Utilities Commission set to select bids next month for 2024 standard offer service.
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Shortage of pharmacists leaving Maine customers in peril
Walkouts at some pharmacies in other states are fueling concerns in Maine, where store closures are already a problem.
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Maine’s PFAS law draws objections from businesses around the world
Complex supply chains and inconsistent reporting requirements are making it hard for manufacturers to identify whether their products contain forever chemicals.
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York County plan aims to tackle substance use, housing and public safety staffing all at once
Federal funding and opioid settlement payments will pay for a 58-bed recovery center, a 30-unit apartment building and a public safety training facility.
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Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate ‘antiquated’ language that is ‘not even legally enforceable.’
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Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
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Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.
An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.