MaineCare patients have complained for years that the private vendors who are paid to shuttle them to non-emergency medical appointments sometimes show up late or not at all. But DHHS said the bill is unnecessary — and potentially costly.

The York County Shelter Programs Board of Directors was able to save some vital programs, such as the food pantry that feeds up to 6000 York County residents a month.

Collins says the federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will support the Center's "critical work" to support those affected by the October 25, 2023 mass shootings in Lewiston.

In Bar Harbor Thursday, nurses and community members protested the planned closure of Mount Desert Island's obstetrics unit in July.

Hilary Schneider, director of Maine's Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace, said more than 50,000 Mainers qualify for the credits, which lower average monthly premiums by nearly $180.

The city of Portland is suing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over a shelter reimbursement rule that will cut millions of dollars in funding for the state's largest homeless shelter and others around Maine.

The Trump Administration's requirement says that no more than 15% of federal research grants be used for indirect costs, such as utilities or staffing.

Even though ticks may be top of mind during warm weather, they're remaining active well into December. Maine still does not have any established populations of the aggressive lone star tick.

Some lawmakers, physicians, and consumer advocates are urging support for a bill, LD 985, that would place a 5-year moratorium on the purchase of hospitals by private equity firms and real estate investment trusts.

Health system officials say the decision is driven by financial challenges, including reduced government and insurance reimbursements.